Medical Condition Dyspepsia And Other Specified Disorders Of Function Of Stomach

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 536.8 - dyspepsia and other specified disorders of function of stomach

Active Ingredients used for Dyspepsia And Other Specified Disorders Of Function Of Stomach:

Licorice And Dgl, Melatonin, Peppermint

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
licorice (glycyrrhiza glabra l.) and dgl (deglycyrrhizinated licorice)	early studies indicate that the herbal preparation stw 5, which contains licorice among many other herbal extracts, may help improve symptoms in patients with functional dyspepsia.	c
melatonin	several studies show that treatment with melatonin may be useful in patients with functional dyspepsia. well-designed clinical trials are required before a strong recommendation can be made.	c
peppermint (mentha x piperita l.)	there is preliminary evidence that a combination of peppermint oil and caraway oil may be beneficial for dyspepsia (heartburn) symptoms. it should be noted that heartburn can actually be a side effect of taking oral peppermint oil. patients with chronic heartburn should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.	b

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.