An epidemiologic study of functional dyspepsia in Chinese adolescents
- VernacularTitle:全国城市中、小学生功能性消化不良现况调查
- Author:
Chunhua ZONG
;
Huiqing ZHOU
;
Dingguo LI
;
Yanyan SONG
;
Ying HU
;
Xiaoxing XU
;
Hanming LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Functional dyspepsia;
Epidemiologic study;
Adolescent
- From:
Chinese Journal of Digestion
2008;28(4):230-232
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the clinical presentation of functional dyspepsia in Chinese ado lescents.Methods A stratified,randomized study by cluster sampling was employed,which recruited 51 956 students from high and primary schools in six provinces and two cities.All students were requested to fill in a questionnaire.Functional dyspepsia was diagnosed according to Rome Ⅱ criteria.Results Among 51 956 students,10 174 were diagnosed as functional dyspepsia(accounted for 19.58%).Heart burn,hiccup and air swallowing to terminate hiccup were major symptoms of functional dyspepsia.The upper abdominal distention,epigastric pain,anorexia and insomnia were common in boys than girls with no significance(P＞0.05).The belching,early satiety,fatigue and anxiety were significantly higher in girls than boys.Conclusions Functional dyspepsia is a common disorder among the adolescents.Educa-tion and psychotherapy are important in the treatment of students with functional dyspepsia.
