Publications by authors named "Arlene Murkies"
Background: Dyspepsia is a common complaint in clinical practice. In the majority of cases this symptom will result from gastrooesophageal reflux or peptic inflammation or ulceration; however, upper gastrointestinal malignancy may present in a similar way.
Objective: The article aims to assist the general practitioner in determining which patients presenting with dyspepsia warrant further investigation.