Evaluating the Rome III Questionnaire for Functional Dyspepsia
Author Information
Author(s): Abid Shahab, Siddiqui Shaheryar, Jafri Wasim
Primary Institution: Aga Khan University
Hypothesis
Can the Rome III questionnaire effectively diagnose functional dyspepsia and differentiate between its subtypes?
Conclusion
The study found that a significant portion of patients diagnosed with functional dyspepsia actually had underlying organic diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- 70% of patients fulfilled the Rome III criteria for functional dyspepsia.
- 30% of patients with functional dyspepsia had underlying organic diseases.
- Overlap between the subtypes of functional dyspepsia was common.
Takeaway
Doctors used a questionnaire to help figure out if patients had a stomach problem called functional dyspepsia, but many still had other issues that weren't caught.
Methodology
Patients with dyspeptic symptoms were evaluated using the Rome III questionnaire and underwent endoscopic examinations.
Potential Biases
The study may have selection bias as it only included patients from a tertiary care center.
Limitations
The study was conducted in a hospital setting, which may not reflect the general population's experience with functional dyspepsia.
Participant Demographics
272 patients, 60% male and 40% female, mean age 40±14.5.
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