Review article: the continuing dilemma of dyspepsia.
This article reviews the issue of dyspepsia from various perspectives. Firstly, the current relevance of dyspepsia as a major health problem on account of its high prevalence and substantial morbidity. Secondly, the various definitions of dyspepsia and the epidemiological and pathophysiological evidence that support them, as well as subclassifications. Thirdly, the issue of dyspepsia as a clinical challenge, in the absence of well established and uniform management guidelines. Thus, the title "The continuing dilemma of dyspepsia" describes realistically the current status of this important condition.
Malagelada
J R
JR
Digestive System Research Unit, Hospital General Vall d'Hebron, Pg Vall d'Hebron 119-129, Barcellona 08035, Spain.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004415:Dyspepsia / Q000145:classification / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods