Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency and Functional Dyspepsia
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in patients with functional dyspepsia . . The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the prevalence of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) in patients with functional dyspepsia? Wich are the clinical characteristics associated with (EPI) in patients with functional dyspepsia? Patients diagnosed with functional dyspepsia will undergo an evaluation of clinical symptoms and fecal elastase determination. In those with fecal elastase levels below 100 µg/g, an endoscopic ultrasound and other assessments will be performed to define the cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).
Patients over 18 years of age diagnosed with functional dyspepsia based on Rome...
Pregnancy or lactation [+4]