Dyspepsia: clinical aspects and current approach

Authors

  • Fernando Marcuz Silva Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Hospital das Clínicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v87i4p213-223

Keywords:

Dyspepsia, Stomach ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux, Peptic ulcer. Stomach neoplasms.

Abstract

Dyspepsia is a syndrome with a high prevalence in general population, but only few patients seek medical care by his symptoms. The concepts and the approaches related to syndrome, supported by Roma III Consensus, are presented in this article. Clinical cases in medical practice are proposed for self evaluation and the solutions with proper commentaries are presented also.

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Author Biography

  • Fernando Marcuz Silva, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Hospital das Clínicas
    Médico Assistente do Serviço de Clínica Geral e Propedêutica, Divisão de Clínica Médica do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo – HC-FMUSP, Doutorando em Gastroenterologia pela FMUSP.

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Published

2008-12-18

Issue

Vol. 87 No. 4 (2008)

Section

Learning

How to Cite

Silva, F. M. (2008). Dyspepsia: clinical aspects and current approach. Revista De Medicina, 87(4), 213-223. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v87i4p213-223