The incidence of non ulcer dyspepsia and its response to treatment
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Background:
This study was undertaken to identify Non Ulcer Dyspepsia (NUD) in young patients presenting with peptic ulcer like symptoms. Their response to treatment was also determined.
Methods:
100 patients between the ages of 20-40 of both sexes were included in the study. Investigations done were Chest X-ray Plain Abdominal X-ray, ECG, ESR, LFTs Amylase Abdominal Ultrasound and upper GI endoscopy. All patients then received 6-week therapy with Omeprazole and Helicobacter Pylori eradication with Clarithromycin and Tinidazole.
Results:
NUD was by far the most common cause (59%) in both the sexes. Response to therapy was unsatisfactory.
Conclusions:
This relatively newly discovered clinical entity should be kept in mind while dealing with patients presenting with refractory dyspeptic symptoms.
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