scholarly journals Diagnostic Testing for Functional Dyspepsia

Author(s):  
Durre Sabih ◽  
Muhammad Kashif
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadi S. Yarandi ◽  
Jennifer Christie

Functional dyspepsia is a common disorder which imposes significant diagnostic and treatment challenges for patients and physicians. The most recent update of the diagnostic criteria subdivides functional dyspepsia into two subcategories based on the main symptom of epigastric pain or postmeal fullness. As we discuss in this review, several studies have shown significant overlap in symptoms and pathophysiology between functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, and the spectrum of reflux disorders. This overlap in symptoms can be informative in helping us to understand the underlying pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies. The addition of diagnostic testing such as pH impedance manometry of the distal esophagus to the current common diagnostic tests might be helpful in distinguishing between functional dyspepsia and reflux disease. Importantly, various treatment modalities may be more effective than others if the main symptom is burning rather than pain or postmeal fullness rather than early satiation.


2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-99
Author(s):  
Michael F. Vaezi

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a commonly diagnosed condition often associated with the typical symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation, although it may present with atypical symptoms such as chest pain, hoarseness, chronic cough, and asthma. In most cases, the patient's reduced quality of life drives clinical care and diagnostic testing. Because of its widespread impact on voice and swallowing function as well as its social implications, it is important that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) understand the nature of GERD and its consequences. The purpose of this article is to summarize the nature of GERD and GERD-related complications such as GERD-related peptic stricture, Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma, and laryngeal manifestations of GERD from a gastroenterologist's perspective. It is critical that SLPs who work with a multidisciplinary team understand terminology, diagnostic tools, and treatment to ensure best practice.


2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A51-A52 ◽  
Author(s):  
B FISCHLER ◽  
J VANDENBERGHE ◽  
P PERSOONS ◽  
V GUCHT ◽  
D BROEKAERT ◽  
...  

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A115-A115 ◽  
Author(s):  
E CALVERT ◽  
L HOUGHTON ◽  
P COOPER ◽  
P WHORWELL

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A754-A755 ◽  
Author(s):  
H ALLESCHER ◽  
P ENCK ◽  
G ADLER ◽  
R DIETL ◽  
J HARTUNG ◽  
...  

2001 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. L. F. Loffeld ◽  
B. F. M. Werdmuller ◽  
J. G. Kusters ◽  
E. J. Kuipers

1981 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 782-782
Author(s):  
Donald M. Quinlan
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2009 ◽  
Vol 47 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Liebregts ◽  
B Adam ◽  
M Gururatsakul ◽  
NJ Talley ◽  
G Gerken ◽  
...  

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