Upper gastro-intestinal conditions and their treatment

 

Gastroesophageal reflux disease gastro-oesophageal reflux disease gastric reflux disease, or acid reflux disease is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the oesophagus.
A hernia in which part of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal opening of the diaphragm.
Inflammation of the esophagus
Distended veins. it derives from the latin word for twisted, “varix”.
A lesion in the lining of the digestive tract, typically in the stomach or duodenum, caused by the digestive action of pepsin and stomach acid

Differential diagnosis of dyspepsia

Assesses arguments for and against 5 different diagnoses for patients presenting with dyspepsia

Managemement of dyspepsia (original 1997)

An experimental system for advising general practitioners on the management of patients presenting with upper GI pain or "dyspepsia" (1997). Designed by Dr. Peter Wilson a London GP working with Paul Ferguson (North End Medical Centre)

Managemement of dyspepsia (updated)

An enhanced version of an advisor aimed at UK general practitioners on the management of patients presenting with upper GI pain or "dyspepsia" (1997). Designed by Dr. Peter Wilson a London GP and enhanced by Paul Ferguson with John Fox, ICRF.