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Target Population: Gastroenterologists, primary care providers
The most recent guidelines from both organizations were published in 2005. The literature has been reviewed and evidence-based updated recommendations are provided.
This updated guideline defines dyspepsia as epigastric pain for at least 1 month with any other upper abdominal symptom, including heartburn. This definition varies from the Rome IV criteria, which exclude symptoms of reflux disease. Functional dyspepsia is still defined by a normal endoscopy. Prior guidelines recommended endoscopy for patients aged ≥55 years with alarm symptoms …