Functional Dyspepsia: Tips to Help Patients Feel Better Functional Dyspepsia: Tips to Help Patients Feel Better
An expert on this common disorder of gut-brain interaction shares her symptom relief recommendations with the Curbsiders.The Curbsiders (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Mind-Body Therapy Proves Its Worth in Functional GI Disease Mind-Body Therapy Proves Its Worth in Functional GI Disease
Dr David Johnson provides insight on the use of various mindfulness approaches for IBS and functional dyspepsia.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - November 1, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Viewpoint Source Type: news

Turmeric May Be as Effective as Omeprazole for Dyspepsia Turmeric May Be as Effective as Omeprazole for Dyspepsia
Curcumin, a compound found in the spice turmeric, may be as effective as the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole for treating indigestion.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - September 12, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Curcumin, Omeprazole Similarly Effective for Functional Dyspepsia
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 -- Curcumin and omeprazole have similar efficacy for functional dyspepsia, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. Pradermchai Kongkam, M.D., from the Chulalongkorn University Faculty... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

CPD: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in adults  
Dr Toni Hazell offers and update on the diagnosis and management of GORD in adults Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a complex of symptoms; NICE guidelines, on which much of this module is based, include it in the broader category of dyspepsia. NICE defines dyspepsia as ‘a complex of upper gastrointestinal tract symptoms typically present for... Read moreThe post CPD: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in adults  appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Clinical CPD Gastroenterology GORD Source Type: news

Post-COVID-19 Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Post-COVID-19 Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Are COVID-19 survivors at higher risk for development of IBS or functional dyspepsia compared to controls?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - July 20, 2023 Category: Pathology Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Functional Dyspepsia and Pregnancy--Effects and Management Functional Dyspepsia and Pregnancy--Effects and Management
This systematic review examined the interactions between functional dyspepsia and pregnancy. How should FD be managed in the peripartum and post-partum periods?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

What's Causing Your Indigestion — And How to Treat It
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 -- Indigestion, or dyspepsia, is a common ailment that can bring about a range of uncomfortable symptoms, leaving one feeling full and experiencing stomach pain. It ' s a condition that affects many individuals and can... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Functional Dyspepsia: Gastric or Duodenal Disorder or Both? Functional Dyspepsia: Gastric or Duodenal Disorder or Both?
This comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology of functional dyspepsia highlights recent research which implicates duodenal mucosal alterations as a contributing factor.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Delayed GE in Patients With Gastroparesis-like Symptoms Delayed GE in Patients With Gastroparesis-like Symptoms
How might symptom patterns differentiate gastroparesis from functional dyspepsia, and what role does delayed gastric emptying play in diagnosis?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

How Good is Cholecystectomy For Biliary Dyskinesia in Pediatric Patients?
Discussion Biliary disease includes gallstones, cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), cholangiopathy and cholangitis (pathology of the bile ducts), biliary dyskinesia, gangrene, and cancer. Some are often overlapping as gallstones often contributing to cholecystitis and cholangitis. Biliary dyskinesia (BD) is well-recognized in adults. Adult criteria include: “abdominal pain located in the epigastrium and/or right upper quadrant along with; buildup of pain to a steady level and lasting 30 minutes or longer, pain occurring at different intervals and not daily, severe enough to interrupt activities or lead t...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 30, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

What Causes Bloating —and What to Do About It
Bloating is an uncomfortable feeling of fullness or pressure in the abdomen. Like an overinflated balloon, a bloated belly can feel packed with air, and in some cases may be visibly enlarged or distended. Bloating is a common issue. By some estimates, up to 30% of Americans experience it from time to time. In a majority of cases, the sensation is temporary and tolerable. It may not be pleasant, but on its own it’s usually not cause for serious concern. However, bloating can also be a symptom of an underlying gastrointestinal problem or disorder, including some issues that warrant a medical provider’s urgent att...
Source: TIME: Health - January 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Gut health healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

13 Highlights From ACG 2022 13 Highlights From ACG 2022
Dr David Johnson shares the latest data from this year ' s meeting, which range from novel treatments for C difficile to the use of virtual reality in treating dyspepsia.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 1, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

Virtual Reality Improved Functional Dyspepsia Symptoms, Quality of Life
(MedPage Today) -- A virtual reality headset using software consisting of passive and active immersive 3D audiovisual programs improved symptoms and quality of life for patients with functional dyspepsia, a randomized pilot study showed. Compared... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 25, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Nearly 40% of women complain of dyspepsia in the month leading up to a heart attack
Studies highlighting sex differences in heart attack symptoms have been widely disputed in recent years, but reports of atypical symptoms in women are ongoing. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news