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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2017; 23(30): 5589-5601
Published online Aug 14, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i30.5589
Table 1 Rome III diagnostic criteria for functional dyspepsia
Functional dyspepsiaSubtype
The last 3 mo with symptom onset at least 6 mo before diagnosis, and must include:Postprandial distress syndrome
1 One or more of:Must include one or both of the following:
a, Bothersome postprandial fullness1 Bothersome postprandial fullness, occurring after ordinary sized meals, at least several times per week
b, Early satiation2 Early satiation that prevents finishing a regular meal, at least several times per week
c, Epigastric painSupportive criteria
d, Epigastric burning1 Upper abdominal bloating or postprandial nausea or excessive belching can be present
AND2 EPS may coexist
2 No evidence of structural disease (including at upper endoscopy) that is likely to explain the symptoms