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Asian consensus report on functional dyspepsia.

Hiroto Miwa¹, Uday Chand Ghoshal, Kwong Ming Fock

¹Division of Upper Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan.

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Summary

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This consensus provides a guide for diagnosing and managing functional dyspepsia (FD) in Asia, highlighting unique regional characteristics. It offers practical recommendations for primary care physicians across Asia.

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Published on: June 29, 2019

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Environmental, lifestyle, and Helicobacter pylori infection prevalence differ between Asia and the West.
Asian physiological and genetic factors may vary, necessitating region-specific approaches to functional dyspepsia (FD).
An Asian consensus is vital to highlight regional data and guide management for Asian primary care physicians.

Framework:

A modified Delphi method was employed for consensus development by Asian experts.
Candidate statements were derived from published literature, particularly Asian studies, addressing clinical questions on FD.
Evidence grading and strength of recommendation were applied using the GRADE Working Group methodology.

Implementation:

Consensus involved multiple face-to-face meetings and electronic voting rounds.
Twenty-nine consensus statements were finalized, covering definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of FD.
Algorithms for diagnosis and management of functional dyspepsia were developed and included.

Implications:

This consensus reflects distinctive features of functional dyspepsia in the Asian population.
It provides a practical, evidence-based guide for diagnosing and managing FD tailored to Asian primary care settings.
The guidelines aim to improve patient care and outcomes for functional dyspepsia across Asia.