Title: Epigastric pain in dyspepsia and reflux disease.
Abstract:Epigastric pain may occur as a specific and localized symptom, as part of a group of symptoms that include heartburn, or in association with bloating or early satiety. The current classification (Rome...Epigastric pain may occur as a specific and localized symptom, as part of a group of symptoms that include heartburn, or in association with bloating or early satiety. The current classification (Rome II) characterizes ulcer-like dyspepsia by predominant pain centered in the upper abdomen and characterizes dysmotility-like dyspepsia by discomfort. The large number of patients presenting with epigastric pain has led to the development of empirical strategies.Read More
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['pubmed']
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