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Dyspepsia may be caused by a stomach ulcer. Frequently, however, there's no evidence of ulceration, and the cause of the symptoms is often unclear.
Whether dyspepsia is somehow connected to Helicobacter pylori infection is currently being studied. It has been found, however, that not all people who have non-ulcer dyspepsia have H. pylori infection, and eradication of the organism in those who do, doesn't always result in improvement of symptoms.
Non-ulcer dyspepsia may be related to a dysmotility of the upper gastrointestinal tract, or a heightened sensation or awareness of the normal motility. It's important to differentiate the symptoms of dyspepsia from those of gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Anyone, of any age can get dyspepsia. About 25% of all people suffer from this condition at some time in their lives.
Whether dyspepsia is somehow connected to Helicobacter pylori infection is currently being studied. It has been found, however, that not all people who have non-ulcer dyspepsia have H. pylori infection, and eradication of the organism in those who do, doesn't always result in improvement of symptoms.
Non-ulcer dyspepsia may be related to a dysmotility of the upper gastrointestinal tract, or a heightened sensation or awareness of the normal motility. It's important to differentiate the symptoms of dyspepsia from those of gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Anyone, of any age can get dyspepsia. About 25% of all people suffer from this condition at some time in their lives.
