Evaluation of dyspepsia

What to evaluate on History	*Alarm features* Family history of GI cancer Persistent vomiting Unexplained iron deficiency anemia Unintentional weight loss Worsening dysphagia or odynophagia
What to evaluate on Physical exam	Frequently normal in most patients *Alarm features* Palpable mass Palpable lymphadenopathy Jaundice
Labs/Imaging (only needed in patients with alarm features)	Complete blood counts Blood chemistry Liver function tests Serum lipase Serum amylase
Evaluation Algorithm for Dyspepsia	*Evaluation algorithm for dyspepsia*

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Dyspepsia