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Fortunately, there's much you can do to prevent dyspepsia:
Avoid food triggers
Avoid foods that you know have caused indigestion before. Make a note of what you have eaten in the past that made you feel uncomfortable. Remember this when you plan your meals or eat in a restaurant.
Smoking
If you smoke, make plans to stop. This isn't only general health advice, but smoking can, in some people, cause an increase in stomach acids, and may also aggravate gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Destressing techniques
Many people find that stress aggravates their dyspeptic symptoms. Learn to destress, whether by means of exercise, yoga or relaxation exercises.
Midnight snack disaster
Don't eat just before you go to bed. A large meal late at night isn't conducive to a good night's sleep. Many people get heartburn when they lie down at night - much more so if a large or fatty meal has just been consumed.
Avoid food triggers
Avoid foods that you know have caused indigestion before. Make a note of what you have eaten in the past that made you feel uncomfortable. Remember this when you plan your meals or eat in a restaurant.
Smoking
If you smoke, make plans to stop. This isn't only general health advice, but smoking can, in some people, cause an increase in stomach acids, and may also aggravate gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Destressing techniques
Many people find that stress aggravates their dyspeptic symptoms. Learn to destress, whether by means of exercise, yoga or relaxation exercises.
Midnight snack disaster
Don't eat just before you go to bed. A large meal late at night isn't conducive to a good night's sleep. Many people get heartburn when they lie down at night - much more so if a large or fatty meal has just been consumed.
