Dyspepsia
Uganda2023
Diagnosis and treatment protocols for Dyspepsia in Uganda
Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023 · all from source →
General Adult
Diagnosis
1.
Clinical Features
Upper abdominal discomfort >2-4 weeks. Epigastric pain, heartburn, bloating, early satiety, repeated belching/regurgitation, nausea.
2.
Red Flag (Alarm Features)
Requires endoscopy referral: Dysphagia, Odynophagia (in HIV negative), weight loss, abdominal mass, cervical lymphadenopathy, evidence of upper GI bleeding, iron deficiency anaemia, recurrent vomiting, or new symptoms in >40 years.
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