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ArticleDigestive diseases and sciences2025

Empty Stomach Sensation and Bothersome Hunger Sensation: Two Relevant Clinical Manifestations in Patients with Dyspepsia.

Francisco Alejandro Félix Téllez, José María Remes Troche, Ana Luisa Mateos Viramontes, Alex René Sandoval Avilés, Héctor Ricardo Ordaz Álvarez, José Antonio Velarde Ruiz Velasco, Ángel Ricardo Flores Rendon

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Francisco Alejandro Félix TéllezGastrointestinal Motility Laboratory, Medical Biological Research Institute, University of Veracruz, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico.
José María Remes TrocheGastrointestinal Motility Laboratory, Medical Biological Research Institute, University of Veracruz, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico.
Ana Luisa Mateos ViramontesGastroenterology, Gastromedical "Regional Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy Unit", Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
Alex René Sandoval AvilésGastroenterology, Gastromedical "Regional Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy Unit", Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
Héctor Ricardo Ordaz ÁlvarezGastrointestinal Motility Laboratory, Medical Biological Research Institute, University of Veracruz, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico.
José Antonio Velarde Ruiz VelascoGastroenterology, Guadalajara Civil Hospital Fray Antonio Alcalde, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Ángel Ricardo Flores RendonGastroenterology, Gastromedical "Regional Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy Unit", Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. angel.ricardo.flores.rendon@uabc.edu.mx.

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backgroundDyspepsia, characterized by symptoms in the gastroduodenal region, poses diagnostic challenges despite Rome IV criteria.

aimThis study aimed to investigate the prevalence of two underreported symptoms, Empty Stomach Sensation and Bothersome Hunger Sensation, in dyspeptic patients, and their association with the disorder of gut-brain interaction.

methodsA cross-sectional study surveyed 1,211 individuals in northwest Mexico, assessing dyspeptic symptoms with pictograms and a 7-point Likert scale. Logistic regression analyzed associations between dyspepsia, Empty Stomach Sensation, and Bothersome Hunger Sensation.

resultsDyspepsia prevalence was 39.1%, being overlap syndrome the most common (42.7%) phenotypic presentation. Empty Stomach Sensation prevalence in dyspeptic patients was 43.8% versus 12.6% in non-dyspeptics (p < 0.001). Bothersome Hunger Sensation prevalence in dyspeptics was 25.4% compared to 5.6% in non-dyspeptics (p < 0.001). Both symptoms were associated with epigastric pain syndrome, postprandial distress syndrome, overlap syndrome, anxiety disorders and other gastroduodenal symptoms.

conclusionsEmpty Stomach Sensation and Bothersome Hunger Sensation, though prevalent in dyspeptic patients, are often overlooked. Strengths of this study include its large sample size and comprehensive assessment of symptoms. Limitations include the lack of diagnostic endoscopy and long-term follow-up. Future research should explore the underlying mechanisms of these symptoms and their implications for clinical management.

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DyspepsiaHungerSensationStomachAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMexicoMiddle AgedPrevalenceYoung AdultAnxietyDisorders of gut-brain interactionFunctional dyspepsiaHungerPostprandial distress syndromeSatiety

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