Dyspepsia subgroups based on the predominant or most bothersome symptoms, according to the Rome II working team20
• Ulcer-like dyspepsia |
Pain centred in the upper abdomen is the predominant (most bothersome) symptom |
• Dysmotility-like dyspepsia |
An unpleasant or troublesome non-painful sensation (discomfort) centred in the upper abdomen is the predominant symptom; this sensation may be characterised by or associated with upper abdominal fullness, early satiety, bloating, belching, or nausea |
• Unspecified dyspepsia |
Cannot be classified as above |