"Rapid Reference to Dyspepsia" provides authoritative and accessible information for the primary care and hospital doctor to assist with treatment decisions. Topics covered include: organic dyspepsia, non ulcer dyspepsia, eradication therapy, antisecretory medication, prokinetic medication, and algorithms for management. Each title in the "Rapid Reference" series covers diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of the disease area. Also included is additional information, such as FAQs and patient organisations, needed by the GP to provide effective patient care. Each title also includes drugs listings, clinical trials, information on future developments and web site listings to keep the reader up to speed with new developments and to extend their knowledge of the disease area. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, "Rapid Reference" is a timely new series that offers GPs easy access to the best information for patient care and management.
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Rapid Reference to Dyspepsia Acknowledgement Foreward (Professor Kenneth McColl) Introduction and Background Definition of Dyspepsia Epidemiology Aetiology: Common Uncommon Rare Clinical Features: Common symptoms Pointers to organic disease Clinical examination Investigations: Indications for investigations Non-invasive tests Invasive tests Organic Dyspepsia: Helicobacter pylori-induced peptic ulcer disease NSAID-induced peptic ulcer disease Reflux oesophagitis Gastric neoplasia Cholelithiasis Non Ulcer Dyspepsia: Ulcer like Reflux like Dysmotility like Management of Dyspepsia: Indications for Helicobacter pylori eradication Role of eradication therapy in non ulcer dyspepsia Antisecretory medication Prokinetic medication Non drug treatment of dyspepsia Algorithms for the management of dypepsia Future Developments Frequently Asked Questions References Appendix 1: Drugs Appendix 2: Useful Addresses and Websites Index
