While searching for a diagnosis for stomach pain some patients may find themselves in the category of functional dyspepsia. GERD and functional dyspepsia can overlap but are not the same condition. GERD is caused by acid splashing back up into the esophagus and causing pain or damage to those tissues. Functional dyspepsia usually has no identifiable cause.
There are several theories regarding why some people get functional dyspepsia. One involves the motor or nerve connection. The...
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