Management of NSAIDs-related dyspepsia in the community.
Little is known about how non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)-related dyspepsia is managed in general practice. A survey was conducted to ascertain the preferred methods of investigation and management of NSAIDs-related dyspepsia by GPs in the Leeds district in the summer of 1992. A total of 261/300 (87%) replied to the questionnaire. Most (87%) GPs discontinued NSAIDs, and 12% changed the drug. Only 42 (16%) suggested endoscopy.
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D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004415:Dyspepsia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D004739:England; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011446:Prospective Studies
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal