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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.


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The report also lists some new recommendations for eradication (level of evidence and grade of recommendation): Non-ulcer dyspepsia (NUD) (1a, A) H.
Symptoms may also arise when there is no ulcer present, which is known as non-ulcer dyspepsia.
No long-term benefit has been shown in non-ulcer dyspepsia.
 
 
 
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