Functional dyspepsia in adolescents: particulars of its etiology, premorbid background, and a comprehensive treatment approach

Abstract

The adolescence is characterized by high rates of gastroenterological morbidity due to physiological characteristics of the body and social and psychological status of the teenager. Dyspepsia takes the leading position in the structure of functional pathology. Studies have shown the role of family, unhealthy habits and addictions in the development of this disorder. One should also bear in mind that the adolescence is characterized by an increase in organic pathology. There is a close association of the functional dyspepsia and the premorbid background, such as autonomous dysfunction and vertebral abnormalities. The use of cholinolytics, prokinetics, opioid receptor antagonists, antacids and anti-secretory agents seems rational for treatment of dyspepsia. If the above mentioned groups of agents lack efficacy, the second line therapy is proposed, which includes tricyclic antidepressants.

Keywords

• functional dyspepsia
• adolescents
• premorbid background
• epigastric pain
• biopsychosocial approach
• treatment
• muscarinic antagonists
• opioid receptor antagonists
• antacids
• prokinetics