Chronic primary epigastric pain syndrome (Q62604)

Chronic primary epigastric pain syndrome is chronic pain localised in the abdominal region that is associated with significant emotional distress or functional disability. The distinct anatomical location is compatible with typical referral pain patterns from specific internal organs. According to the ROME IV criteria it is a category of functional dyspepsia characterised by epigastric pain or burning that does not occur exclusively after meals, but can occur during fasting, or be improved after a meal. The symptoms are not better explained by a diagnosis of chronic secondary abdominal pain. Chronic primary epigastric pain syndrome is multifactorial.