Dyspepsia Flashcards
1
Q
What is dyspepsia?
A
Not a disease but presenting symptom of indigestion. Discomfort in upper abdomen. May have:
Early satiation
Epigastric pain and reflux
Extreme fullness
2
Q
What is the cause of dyspepsia?
A
Often unknown or part of functional disorders
May be related to ulcers, especially gastric ulcers
3
Q
How do you manage dyspepsia?
A
Endoscopy to find underlying cause
