H. Pylori and Gastric Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is dyspepsia?
A
A group of symptoms mainly connected with pain in upper abdomen
2
Q
Despite pain in upper abdomen, what other symptoms may come with dyspepsia?
A
Retrosternal pain Heartburn Anorexia Nausea Vomiting Bloating/fullness/early satiety
3
Q
How common is dyspepsia?
A
Very
4
Q
What is the difference between organic vs functional disease?
A
Organic - observable and measurable disease process
Functional - disease has symptoms but disease process is either unknown or unable to be measured by current scientific means.
