| A. Diagnostic criteria for PDS |
Must include one or both of the following symptoms
Bothersome postprandial fullness induced by ordinary meal several times per week; Early satiation induced by ordinary meal several times per week. symptoms fulfilled for the last 3 months and onset at least 6 months before diagnosis.
Supportive criteria
Upper abdominal bloating or postprandial nausea or excessive belching can be present. |
| B. Diagnostic criteria for EPS |
Must include one or both of the following symptoms
Moderate degree pain or burning centered in the upper abdominal at least once per week; The pain is intermittent; Pain or burning are not originated from other abdominal or chest regions; Defecation or passage of flatus cannot relieve symptoms; Unsatisfied the criteria for gallbladder and sphincter of Oddi’s disorders. Supportive criteria
The pain may be of a burning quality but without a substernal component The pain is commonly induced or relieved by ingestion of a meal but may occur while fasting
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| C. Diagnostic criteria for coexistence of EPS and PDS |
| Subjects fulfilled both PDS and EPS subtype criteria would be taken as overlap of EPS and PDS. |
