Search for dissertations about: "functional dyspepsia"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words functional dyspepsia.

2. 6. The small bowel and functional dyspepsia : peptide hormones and neurotransmitters

   Author : Anne-Barbara Witte; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Functional dyspepsia (FD) is believed to be caused by pathophysiological changes in the upper gut. Gastro-intestinal motility, epithelial transport and signalling is associated with the metabolism of nutrients and the complex regulation of hunger and satiety. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and peptide YY (PYY) are considered “hot targets”. READ MORE

4. 7. Evaluations of measurement techniques in functional dyspepsia : electrogastrography, satiety drinking test and 14C-urea breath test

   Author : Shahab Abid; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : functional dyspepsia; electrogastrography; 14C urea breath test; satiety drinking test;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the clinical usefulness of certain measurement techniques that may be helpful in the understanding of functional dyspepsia (FD). Electrogastrography (EGG) parameters were evaluated and found unable to discriminate one specific motility disorder from other motility disorders of the gut. READ MORE

5. 8. Functional gastrointestinal disorders : co-morbidity and non-somatic aspects

   Author : Ture Ålander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Epidemiology; gastrointestinal diseases; irritable bowel syndrome; dyspepsia; quality of life; child abuse; battered women; social support; anxiety; depression;

   Abstract : Aims of the thesis: The first aim, (Study I) of this thesis was to compare co-morbidity of the reported symptoms and its relation to healthcare seeking behaviour among non-patients who had persistent functional gastro-intestinal disorders (FGID) or who were strictly GI symptom free (SSF). The second aim (study II) was to compare FGID sufferers primary health care consumption, as registered in their medical records. READ MORE

6. 9. Internet-delivered exposure-based cognitive behavior therapy for adolescents with functional abdominal pain disorders

   Author : Marianne Bonnert; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional abdominal pain (FAP), and functional dyspepsia (FD) belong to the functional abdominal pain disorders, and are common in adolescents all over the world. Adolescents with IBS, FAP or FD often report anxiety, depression, school absenteeism, and a quality of life as low as children with inflammatory bowel diseases. READ MORE

7. 10. A bio-psychological analysis of functional gastrointestinal disorders and a clinical trial of its treatment using psychodrama

   Author : Ingemar Arn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Gastrointestinal disorders; IBS; NUD; psychodrama; group psychotherapy; personality; psychoendochrinology; oxytocin; gastrin; somatostatin;

   Abstract : Functional disorders of the gut are regarded as the result of a complex interaction between factors of biological, social and psychological origin. Psychosocial interventions are expected to play a role in the management of patients with this type of symptom. READ MORE