Dyspepesia is very common in the western world and, in addition to the considerable discomfort caused to sufferers, carries with it enormous economic and social consequences. The bulk of the responsibility for diagnosis and subsequent management falls to the primary healthcare physician and other members of the healthcare team. 'Fast Facts: Dyspepsia' is an expert guide to the causes, diagnosis and management of each condition for this specific group. • A concise presentation of practical, up-to-date information on the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of dyspepsia focusing on current drug therapy • Excellent review of presenting features, organic and functional causes, management and treatment options and possible future developments • Excellent tables and illustrations support core clinical description • A timely and accessible text for primary care physicians and specialist nurses who frequently manage this common condition Contents: • Approaching uninvestigated dyspepsia • Gastroesophageal reflux disease • Helicobacter pylori • Peptic ulcer • Carcinoma of the esophagus and stomach • Functional dyspepsia; Future trends. |