Subgroups of Dyspepsia

Abstract

Dyspepsia is a common symptom with an extensive differential diagnosis and a heterogeneous pathophysiology. Its prevalence by itself implies a great health care problem, even though most do not seek medical care [1,2]. Dyspepsia is responsible for substantial health care costs and considerable time lost from work [3]. The management of dyspepsia represents a major component of clinical practice at the primary care level, and 2% to 5% of family practice consultations are for dyspepsia [4].