Dyspepsia

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on dyspepsia and related issues, including Helicobacter pylori infection, general epigastric dysfunction, and GERD. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 03/01/2011

Overview Screening and Diagnosis Treatment

Editorials and Letters Patient Education, Self-Care Other AFP Content

Overview

• Update on the Evaluation and Management of Functional Dyspepsia (03/01/2011)
• Evaluation and Management of Nonulcer Dyspepsia (07/01/2004)
• AGA Releases Updated Recommendations on Dyspepsia [Practice Guidelines] (07/01/2006)
• Helicobacter pylori Infection [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (06/01/2003)
• Symptomatic Treatment and H. pylori Eradication Therapy for Nonulcer Dyspepsia [Cochrane for Clinicians] (11/01/2001)

Screening and Diagnosis

• Evaluation of Epigastric Discomfort and Management of Dyspepsia and GERD [Practice Guidelines] (09/15/2003)

Treatment

• Peppermint Oil (04/01/2007)
• Update on Helicobacter pylori Treatment (02/01/2007)
• Management of Helicobacter pylori Infection (04/01/2002)
• Guideline for Management of Dyspepsia [POEMs] (03/01/2006)

Editorials and Letters

• Dyspepsia: Relief Not Yet Beyond Belief [Editorials] (10/15/1999)
• Risks of H. pylori "Test-and-Treat" Strategy in Dyspepsia [Letters to the Editor] (01/15/2008)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Dyspepsia (Indigestion) (03/01/2011)
• Dyspepsia: What It Is and What to Do About It (12/15/2010)
• Dyspepsia (11/15/2003)

From FamilyDoctor.org

AAFP's Patient Education Resource

• Shortness of Breath

Other AFP Content

Tips from Other Journals

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia (02/01/2009)
• Best Cutoff Age for Endoscopy in Uncomplicated Dyspepsia [POEMs] (09/01/2005)
• Which Patients with Dyspepsia Should Have Urgent Endoscopy? [POEMs] (06/15/2005)