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Is there a history of drug or alcohol ingestion? Alcohol, tobacco, aspirin, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, caffeine, and antibiotics are just a few of the drugs that may irritate the stomach. ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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... This is a vague term, and if the patient is put on the spot, he or she will usually describe the problem as heartburn, regurgitation of water brash, fullness in the stomach, or frequent belching following meals. Usually the patient"s appetite is
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... Dyspepsia refers to an uncomfortable fullness after meals that's associated with nausea, belching, heartburn and, possibly, cramping and abdominal distention. Frequently aggravated by spicy, fatty, or high-fiber foods and by excess caffeine intake, dyspepsia without other pathology indicates... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Dyspepsia refers to an uncomfortable fullness after meals that’s associated with nausea, belching, heartburn and, possibly, cramping and abdominal distention. Frequently aggravated by spicy, fatty, or high-fiber foods and by excessive caffeine intake,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Dyspepsia refers to an uncomfortable fullness after meals that’s associated with nausea, belching, heartburn and, possibly, cramping and abdominal distention. Frequently aggravated by spicy, fatty, or high-fiber foods and by excess caffeine intake, dyspepsia without other pathology... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Dyspepsia refers to an uncomfortable fullness after meals that's associated with nausea, belching, heartburn and, possibly, cramping and abdominal distention. Frequently aggravated by spicy, fatty, or high-fiber foods and by excess caffeine intake,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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This is a vague term, and if the patient is put on the spot, he or she
will usually describe the problem as heartburn, regurgitation of water
brash, fullness in the stomach, or frequent belching following meals.
Usually the patient&... Pictures
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