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. 2013 Mar;8(1):68-74.

Functional dyspepsia today

Theodor Alexandru Voiosu  1 , Roxana Giurcan, Andrei Mihai Voiosu, Mihail Radu Voiosu
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Functional dyspepsia today

Theodor Alexandru Voiosu et al. Maedica (Bucur). 2013 Mar.

Abstract

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a disorder presenting with symptoms such as postprandial fullness, early satiety or epigastric pain. Although there is a 10 to 30% reported prevalence worldwide, there is currently no clear explanation of the pathophysiology behind this condition. Motility disorders, visceral hypersensitivity, acid disorders, Helicobacter pylori infection or psychosocial factors have all been reported to play a part in the pathophysiology of FD. The diagnosis of FD is one of exclusion, based on the Rome III criteria. The main therapeutic modalities include lifestyle changes, eradicating Helicobacter pylori infection and treatment with either proton pump inhibitors, prokinetics or antidepressants.

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Figure 1. Treatment algorithm for FD.
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