AnswersIn Dyspepsia

Patients with dyspepsia (indigestion) are commonly encountered by General Practitioners and Gastroenterologists. The AnswersIn Medicine Dyspepsia module contains over 40mins of high quality videos on the topic developed by Professor Owen Epstein (Professor of Gastroenterology at the Royal Free Hospital, London). The modules have been produced in association with University College London Business (UCLB) plc and are based on the latest British Society of Gastroenterology Guidelines.

The high quality medical information is delivered at the standard required for medical and nursing graduates and undergraduates, but the engaging videos are equally accessible to patients and individuals who want to find out about dyspepsia.

Each video covers an aspect of the condition delivered as an engaging interview and accompanied by illustrations and animations:
- Introduction (8m 27s) - Definition and symptoms of dyspepsia, criteria for diagnosis, causes and alarm symptoms
- Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia (11m 42s) - Diagnosing and treating non-ulcer dyspepsia
- Duodenal Ulceration (12m 26s) - Diagnosing and treating duodenal ulceration including the role of endoscopy and biopsy
- Gastric Ulcer H. pylori Positive (6m 49s) - Managing gastric ulcers in patients who are Helicobacter pylori positive
- Gastric Ulcer H. pylori Negative (5m 00s) - Managing gastric ulcers in patients who are Helicobacter pylori negative

In addition to the videos, each section is accompanied by bullet point text summaries which provide an at a glance overview of each topic.

The module is part of the AnswersIn series, delivering specialist level knowledge to your iPhone / iPad ensuring access to high quality medical information and learning on the move.

Information on this application is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. AnswersIn Medicine is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by the information on this application.