Open AccessPrevalence and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease among Shaqra University students, Saudi Arabia
Author(s) -
Abdulaziz Alrashed,
Khalid I Aljammaz,
Aslam Pathan,
Aeshah Mandili,
Samah A AlMatrafi,
Mashaeel H Almotire,
Salha Bahkali
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_443_18
Subject(s) - gerd , medicine , heartburn , reflux , regurgitation (circulation) , univariate analysis , gastroenterology , disease , body mass index , cross sectional study , esophagus , confidence interval , chest pain , multivariate analysis , pathology
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common chronic gastrointestinal disorders in adults, it develops when the stomach contents reflux and rise up into the esophagus as a result from lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus causes symptoms and complications. The classical symptoms of GERD include heartburn, usually after eating, chest pain, and regurgitation.