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The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management

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Upper functional gastrointestinal disorders in young adults.

Peyman Adibi¹, Ebrahim Behzad, Mohammad Shafieeyan

¹Integrative Functional Gastroenterology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

Medicinski Arhiv

|April 11, 2012

Summary

This study investigated upper functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) in young Iranian adults. Results show significant prevalence of functional dyspepsia and functional heartburn in this population.

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The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management

The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management

Published on: June 29, 2019

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID) are prevalent in young adults.
Understanding FGID prevalence is crucial for targeted interventions.
Previous research shows varied FGID prevalence globally.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the prevalence of upper FGID in young Iranian adults.
To provide epidemiological data on FGID in a specific demographic.
To contribute to the understanding of FGID distribution in Asia.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study design.
Involved 995 participants preparing for marriage.
Utilized a ROME III-based questionnaire for data collection.

Main Results:

Functional dyspepsia diagnosed in 74 subjects (postprandial distress syndrome and epigastric pain syndrome).
Functional heartburn identified in 52 participants.
Globus (35 subjects) and unspecified excessive belching (41 subjects) were also observed.

Conclusions:

The findings align with reported FGID prevalence in Iran and other Asian studies.
Highlights the burden of upper FGID in young Iranian adults.
Emphasizes the need for continued epidemiological research on FGID.