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non-ulcer dyspepsia |
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non-ulcer dyspepsia
GI disease A condition characterized by ulcer Sx in absence of ulceration; 30-60% of dyspeptics have no demonstrable gross lesions Clinical Sx range from a classic duodenal ulcer–epigastric burning 1-3 hrs after
meals, relieved by food or alkali to functional indigestion–bloating, belching, fullness, and nausea, not relieved by antacids and worsened by meals; fat intolerance is common Endoscopy The duodenal mucosa demonstrates edema, erythema,
petechial hemorrhage, erosions. See GERD. Cf Dumping syndrome. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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