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Dyspepsia refers to upper abdominal pain or discomfort and is often associated with fullness, belching, bloating, heartburn, food intolerance, nausea, or vomiting. Dyspepsia is a common problem and can be difficult and expensive to diagnosis specifically. In this chapter, dyspepsia is first discussed in general terms as a symptom that prompts a visit to the physician, after which its common causes are presented.
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Adelman, A.M., Richardson, J.P. (1996). Gastritis, Esophagitis, and Peptic Ulcer Disease. In: Taylor, R.B. (eds) Fundamentals of Family Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2535-3_14
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