Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

[Dyspepsia in general practice].

¹Legesenteret, Sørumsand.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke

|August 20, 1991

Summary

Investigating dyspeptic complaints is crucial, as most patients experience long-term symptoms. Further investigation is recommended for persistent dyspepsia, as treatment effectiveness varies, leaving many with discomfort.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

[Dyspepsia and life style].

Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke·1993

Same author

[Bronchitis in young children].

Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke·1992

Same author

[Accidents in nursing homes].

Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke·1991

See all related articles

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Context:

Dyspeptic complaints are common in primary care settings.
Many patients with dyspepsia have a history of peptic ulcer disease.
The duration of dyspeptic symptoms varies significantly among individuals.

Purpose:

To analyze the characteristics of patients presenting with dyspeptic complaints.
To highlight the challenges in differentiating organic from non-organic dyspepsia based on symptoms alone.
To underscore the need for further investigation of long-standing dyspeptic symptoms.

Summary:

A study interviewed 110 patients with dyspeptic complaints.
A majority of patients reported long-standing dyspeptic symptoms.
Previous peptic ulcer treatment was noted in 36 patients, while only 12 had symptoms <3 months.

Impact:

Difficulties in distinguishing organic from non-organic dyspepsia necessitate further investigation for chronic cases.
The variable effectiveness of medical treatments suggests a need for personalized management strategies.
Many patients with dyspepsia may require ongoing management for persistent discomfort.

Related Experiment Videos