Functional Dyspepsia

The research and outcomes presented in this book gather evidence concerning both the pathogenesis and treatment of functional dyspepsia. It provides the latest information on this common non-organic disease, indicating its characteristic pathogenesis based on the brain-gut interaction and micro-environment and evidence gleaned from clinical treatment. Since the pathogenesis is associated with psychology, neurology, endocrinology and bacteriology in addition to gastroenterological physiology, it is often intractable and finding a suitable treatment rationale is challenging. Furthermore, the pathogenesis varies around the world and the efficacy of treatment using standard drugs varies among different populations worldwide; accordingly, this book highlights evidence gained in clinical trials in Japan.
Functional Dyspepsia is a milestone produced by respected experts. Addressing unique topics and new findings of treatment including challenging and/orfuture rationales, it offers an invaluable resource for general clinicians, gastroenterologists, and basic researchers alike.

PART I: Etiology. -Chapter 1: Definition & Prevalence. - Chapter 2: Genetic Factor. - Chapter 3: Environmental Factors. - PART II: Pathophysiology. - Chapter 4: Neuro-gastroenterology: Central & Autonomic Nervous System. -Chapter 5: Neuro-gastroenterology: Enteric Nervous System. - Chapter 6: Neuro-gastroenterology: Esophago-gastric Function (Motility) . -Chapter 7: Neuro-Gastroenterology: Gastro-duodenal Function (Motility) and Ultrasonographic Assessment. -Chapter 8: Ghrelin and Functional Dyspepsia. - Chapter 9: Psycho-gastroenterology. - Chapter 10: Visceral Hypersensitivity Through Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 Channels (TRPV1) in Functional Dyspepsia. -PART III: Treatment. -Chapter 11: Efficacy of Acid Suppression Therapy. -Chapter 12: Prokinetics. -Chapter 13: Herbal Medicine. -PART IV: Recent Special Topics: Future Treatment Possibility. - Chapter 14: Gut Dysbiosis and Its Treatment in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia. - Chapter 15: Visceral Hypersensitivity in Functional Dyspepsia (FD) - Therapeutic Approaches to FD Based on Suppression of Visceral Hypersensitivity. - Chapter 16: Pancreatic Exocrine Function.