The Assessment and Management of Dyspepsia
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Ministry of Public Health Qatar. National Clinical Guideline: The Assessment and Management of Dyspepsia (2020).
Abbreviations
The abbreviations used in this guideline are as follows:
CLO Campylobacter-like organism
CNS Central nervous system
COX Cyclo-oxygenase
EPS Epigastric Pain Syndrome
FD Functional dyspepsia
FODMAP Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides and Polyols
GI Gastrointestinal
GORD Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
H2RA Histamine-2-receptor antagonist
H. pylori Helicobacter pylori
MALT Mucosa-associated lymphoid-tissue
NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
PDS Post-prandial Distress Syndrome
PPI Proton-pump inhibitor
PUD Peptic ulcer disease
USC Urgent suspected cancer
1 - Information about this Guideline
1.1 Objective and Purpose of the Guideline
The purpose of this guideline is to define the appropriate diagnosis and management of dyspepsia in adults. The objective is to improve the appropriateness of investigation, prescribing and referral of patients presenting to provider organisations in Qatar. It is intended that the guideline will be used primarily by physicians in primary care and outpatient settings.
1.2 Scope of the Guideline
Aspects of care covered in this guideline include the following:
Management of dyspepsia in people aged over 14 years of age.
Differential diagnosis of dyspepsia.
