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Functional Dyspepsia with Helicobacter pylori Infection
Rabbinu Rangga Pribadi1, Ari Fahrial Syam, Ening Krisnuhoni
1Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. rabbinurangga@gmail.com.
Helicobacter pylori infection affects many globally, with Indonesia reporting 22.1% prevalence. This common bacterial infection is linked to gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Helicobacter pylori is a widespread bacterium.
- Its prevalence in Indonesia is 22.1%.
Observation:
- H. pylori infection is associated with several gastrointestinal conditions.
- These include gastritis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and gastric cancer.
- It may also contribute to functional dyspepsia.
Findings:
- Diagnostic methods for H. pylori include noninvasive and invasive techniques.
- Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy with gastric mucosa biopsy is an invasive diagnostic strategy.
Implications:
- Understanding H. pylori's role is crucial for diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal diseases.
- Accurate diagnosis through methods like UGI endoscopy aids in effective treatment strategies.
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