Management of nonulcer dyspepsia
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Dyspepsia is the medical term for upper abdominal pain and discomfort that may include nausea and vomiting. Ulcers, stomach cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are the most common causes of dyspepsia. Dyspepsia might be a result of infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, which could ultimately lead to ulcers. Drugs that eradicate this bacterium have been effective in treating dyspepsia. Antacids, on the other hand, are not usually helpful. Endoscopy can rule out an ulcer, in which case tests for Helicobacter pylori should be done.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1998
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Irritable bowel syndrome
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The treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is reviewed. Topics include pathophysiology, fiber supplements, psychotherapy, antidiarrheal agents, antispasmodic agents, tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin-3-receptor antagonists, and serotonin-4-receptor antagonists. IBS usually involves abdominal pain and discomfort along with constipation or diarrhea.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2003
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The irritable bowel syndrome
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The physiology, diagnosis, and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome is reviewed. This syndrome is defined as abdominal pain associated with a change in the frequency or form of bowel movements that is relieved by defecation.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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