Non-specific abdominal complaints are a very frequent cause of discomfort. Even if only comparatively few are brought to the attention of the physician, they account for a considerable portion of the reasons for seeking medical care, both in acute and chronic conditions. On the other hand, few drugs
To compare a novel controlled-release formulation of metoclopramide with placebo in patients with cancer-associated dyspepsia syndrome, 26 adult patients with a >/=1 month history of cancer-associated dyspepsia syndrome were randomized to receive either controlled-release metoclopramide 40 mg every
BACKGROUND
A large variety of drugs have been implicated in causing dyspepsia. Due to the high background incidence of dyspepsia it is impossible to distinguish between spontaneous and truly drug-related symptoms. Most patients with dyspeptic symptoms are treated empirically. Drug-induced dyspepsia
The treatment of chronic functional nausea or nausea due to functional dyspepsia in children is generally symptomatic. Moreover, these disorders pose a risk for worse psychosocial and health outcomes in children. Hypnotherapy (HT), by its ability to positively influence
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are apt to cause gastrointestinal adverse events such as nausea and dyspepsia. Gorei-san (TJ-17), which is composed of five herbs (Alismatis rhizoma, Atractylodis lanceae rhizoma, Polyporus, Hoelen, and Cinnamomi cortex), is a Japanese herbal medicine
BACKGROUND
Duodenal hypersensitivity to acid and decreased duodenal clearance of exogenous acid have been reported in functional dyspepsia (FD). However, the relevance of these abnormalities to spontaneous duodenal acid exposure and dyspeptic symptoms in FD is unknown.
OBJECTIVE
To determine
BACKGROUND
Chronic idiopathic nausea (CIN) and functional dyspepsia (FD) cause considerable strain on many children's lives and their families. Areas Covered: This study aims to systematically assess the evidence on efficacy and safety of pharmacological treatments for CIN or FD in children.
The objective of the study was to determine whether discriminant analysis of characteristics of dyspepsia can differentiate peptic ulcer from non-ulcer dyspepsia in a Malaysian population. Two hundred and twenty six patients with dyspepsia were interviewed using a standard history questionnaire
Dyspepsia, defined as chronic or recurrent upper abdominal pain or nausea, is a common occurrence. Dyspepsia without an ulcer (non-ulcer dyspepsia) is diagnosed in patients at least twice as often as peptic ulceration. Diseases that may present with similar symptoms include gastroesophageal reflux,
Changes in immunoreactive (ir)-somatostatin, substance P, and calcitonin gene-related peptide concentrations of the human gastric mucosa were examined in subjects with nonulcer dyspepsia (NUD) and peptic ulcer to clarify the relationship between these peptides and dyspeptic symptoms. Fifty-six
One hundred and thirty-seven consecutive outpatients with non-ulcer dyspepsia (NUD) and erosive prepyloric changes (EPC) were randomly allocated to double-blind treatment with 400-micrograms misoprostol tablets twice daily or placebo for 4 weeks. Misoprostol had a significant worsening effect on
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