The dyspepsia alphabet: DU, GU, GERD, NERD, NUD/FD and UD.
The care of patients with dyspepsia may be almost as confusing as the many terms that are used to describe this very common symptom. A symptom-based approach may prove to be ideal for the patient with undiagnosed dyspepsia. This brief overview describes some of the many terms used to describe dyspepsia. Clearly, new treatment algorithms are needed for the care of patients with undiagnosed dyspepsia seen in a primary care setting.
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Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. alan.thomson@ualberta.ca
D004415:Dyspepsia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors
D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors