Fast Facts: Dyspepsia

Dyspepsia is an extremely common condition in the western world and is associated with considerable economic consequences. However, only one-quarter of sufferers ever consult a physician, often because of concerns about potentially sinister disease or mistaken beliefs that the symptoms must be endured. In "Fast Facts: Dyspepsia", leading international experts provide an up-to-date insight into the key causes of dyspepsia and its management in general practice. Contents: Approaching uninvestigated dyspepsia; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Helicobacter pylori; Peptic ulcer; Carcinoma of the esophagus and stomach; Functional dyspepsia; Future trends.