Dyspepsia

Dyspepsia, which means "bad" (dys) "digestion" (pepsia) is a term which is often used by doctors to describe a set of symptoms which are believed to have their cause somewhere in the upper part of the gastro-intestinal tract. The term dyspepsia is used to describe a combination of symptoms, which are felt to have their cause in the upper gastro-intestinal tract. Usually, the symptoms are believed to be coming from the esophagus, stomach or first part of the small bowel (duodenum). Dyspepsia can also be thought of as "chronic indigestion".

Whether Helicobacter pylori infection plays a role in this disease, is currently being studied. It is possible that there may be a subgroup of these patients whose symptoms improve after the infection is cured. However, not all patients who suffer from non-ulcer dyspepsia have a H. pylori infection. As mentioned before, if you are a patient and you wonder whether you should be treated or have further investigation into your stomach symptoms, we advise you to discuss this with your family doctor. <Read More>