Gastric Fermentation in Functional Dyspepsia

Authors: Adriana B*, Antonio B, Matthew D, Angela A, Doming T and Miguel PJ

DOI: 10.23880/ghij-16000145

Volume 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Background: The role of the gastric fermentation in functional dyspepsia has been investigated. Methods: Lactulose Hydrogen Breath test, H. pylori 13C Urea Breath Test. 47 patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) has been investigated. Results: Positives for lactulose hydrogen breath test 23, negatives 24. H. pylori and hydrogen breath test positives 12.

Keywords: Fermentation; Breath Tests; Functional Dyspepsia

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