Dyspepsia: Family physician's view

ABSTRACT

Dyspepsia is a common problem with a variety of presentations. It is described as upper abdominal [epigastric] pain or discomfort and is often associated with fullness, belching, bloating, heartburn, food intolerance, nausea and vomiting. There are different causes of dyspepsia and there are different options of treatment as well. The introduction of new modalities of treatment has revolutionized the management of dyspepsia