Epigastric pain in dyspepsia and reflux disease.
Epigastric pain may occur as a specific and localized symptom, as part of a group of symptoms that include heartburn, or in association with bloating or early satiety. The current classification (Rome II) characterizes ulcer-like dyspepsia by predominant pain centered in the upper abdomen and characterizes dysmotility-like dyspepsia by discomfort. The large number of patients presenting with epigastric pain has led to the development of empirical strategies.
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University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004415:Dyspepsia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006356:Heartburn / Q000209:etiology; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors
D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors; D009853:Omeprazole