Postprandial pain syndrome is a condition that causes abdominal discomfort or pain which occurs after eating and is often associated with functional dyspepsia.
The pain with postprandial pain syndrome can also be accompanied and occur along with other symptoms like nausea, bloating and early satiety which is feeling full before finishing a meal.
Postprandial pain syndrome is a common condition in which the underlying cause is not due to any identifiable organic disease such as ulcers or inflammation.
Postprandial pain syndrome often manifests itself as upper abdominal pain, burning or even discomfort which is often triggered by eating.
It can also include symptoms such as nausea, early satiety, indigestion and bloating.
Functional dyspepsia, which is a broader category is the main cause of postprandial pain syndrome which means the symptoms are not caused by a specific disease or condition, but instead by an altered gut brain interaction or other functional issues.
While postprandial pain is a common symptom, it's also important that you distinguish it from other causes such as gallstones, peptic ulcers, pancreatitis or even irritable bowel syndrome.
TO diagnose postprandial pain syndrome a doctor will assess the symptoms and perform a physical exam as well as may order other tests such as blood tests and an endoscopy to rule out any potential causes.
Treatment for functional dyspepsia and postprandial pain syndrome focuses on the managing of symptoms and improving your quality of life which can include lifestyle changes, taking medications for nausea and acid reflux and other therapies to help improve your gut function.