title: Nature of non-ulcer dyspepsia and related conditions.
abstract: To date, the precise role of Helicobacter pylori in the pathogenesis of NUD remains uncertain. There is some evidence to suggest that the organism is implicated in specific subgroups (mostly the ulcer-like form), but it is not enough for any firm conclusions to be drawn as to the importance of the bacterium as a cause of dyspeptic symptoms or as to the efficacy of anti-infective regimens in the treatment of NUD. Large, well-designed prospective studies with a long-term follow-up are needed to establish which subgroups of dyspeptic patients may benefit most from eradication of H. pylori.
authors.affiliation: Gastrointestinal Unit, L SACCO Hospital, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bianchi Porro
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Parente
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D004415:Dyspepsia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005756:Gastritis / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence