Management of Nonulcer Dyspepsia

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Abstract
The term “dyspepsia,” derived from the Greek words dys (bad) and pepsis (digestion), refers to symptoms thought to originate in the upper gastrointestinal tract.1,2 Dyspepsia is often used to refer to upper abdominal pain or discomfort but may also encompass symptoms of early satiety, postprandial abdominal bloating or distention, nausea, and vomiting.2,3 Dyspepsia can be episodic or persistent and is often exacerbated by eating. The prevalence of dyspepsia ranges from 26 percent in the United States to 41 percent in England.4,5 Although only 20 to 25 percent of persons with dyspepsia seek medical care, the problem is . . .