Functional dyspepsia is one of the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Functional dyspepsia comprises three subtypes with presumed different pathophysiology …

This literature review and the recommendations therein were prepared for the American
Gastroenterological Association Clinical Practice and Economics Committee. The paper was …

Background Aims: Impaired accommodation of the proximal stomach to a meal has been
reported in functional dyspepsia, but its relevance to symptoms is unclear. The aim of this …

Background Functional dyspepsia (FD) is one of the most common conditions in clinical
practice. In spite of its prevalence, FD is associated with major uncertainties in terms of its …

Dyspeptic symptoms, defined as discomfort or pain in the upper part of the abdomen, occur
very commonly in the general population. Epidemiologic surveys suggest that 15%–20% of …

Background & Aims Studies have reported a lack of association between improvements in
gastric emptying (GE) and upper gastrointestinal (UGI) symptoms with promotility drugs …

Gastric peristalsis is critically dependent on an underlying electrical conduction system.
Recent years have witnessed substantial progress in clarifying the operations of this system …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common and troublesome disorder in children with an
increasing prevalence noted during the past two decades. It has a significant effect on the …

Background Despite the relatively high prevelance of gastroparesis and functional
dyspepsia, the aetiology and pathophysiology of these disorders remain incompletely …

Aims: Impaired gastric accommodation is a major pathophysiological mechanism in
functional dyspepsia. The aim of the present work was to assess a satiety drinking test in the …