National Consensus on Management of Dyspepsia and Helicobacter pylori Infection
Abstract: Dyspepsia is one of
numerous general complaints, which is commonly encountered by doctors of
various disciplines. In daily practice, the complaint is not only limited for
gastroenterologists. Knowledge on pathophysiology of dyspepsia have been
developing continuously since a scientific investigation has been started in
1980’s, which considers Helicobacter pylori as one of key factor in managing
dyspepsia, either it is associated with ulcer or non-ulcer. The management of
dyspepsia cannot be separated from the management of H. pylori and there is an
additional new knowledge associated with definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis
and treatment of both dyspepsia and H. pylori infection.
This consensus document on the management of dyspepsia and H. pylori
infection in Indonesia has been developed using the evidence-based medicine
principles; therefore, it can be used as a reference for doctors in dealing
with dyspepsia and H. pylori infection cases in their daily practice. It is
expected that with the new consensus, doctors can provide greater service to
their patients who have dyspepsia and H. pylori infection.
Keywords: dyspepsia; H.
Pylori; gastrointestinal tract
Author: Ari F Syam, Marcellus
Simadibrata, Dadang Makmun, Murdani Abdullah, Achmad Fauzi, Kaka Renaldi, Hasan
Maulahela, Amanda P Utari
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg170367
