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Impacto da pirose e regurgitação no bem-estar de indivíduos da população geral: um inquérito nacional brasileiro

Arq. gastroenterol; 58 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Heartburn and acid regurgitation are typical symptoms usually associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is one of the gastrointestinal diagnosis with higher prevalence worldwide, significantly impairing patients' quality of life. OBJECTIVE: The objective of thi...

Prevalence of non-obstructive dysphagia in patients with heartburn and regurgitation

Clinics; 75 (), 2020
OBJECTIVE: Heartburn and regurgitation are the most common gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, and dysphagia could be a possible symptom. This investigation aimed to evaluate the prevalence of non-obstructive dysphagia in patients with heartburn and regurgitation. METHODS: A total of 147 patients (age, 20...

Prevalence of dyspeptic symptoms and heartburn of adults in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Arq. gastroenterol; 54 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Medical literature has shown dyspepsia and heartburn-related symptoms occur among 15% to 40% of the population. These symptoms can occur at any age and are more prevalent in women. OBJECTIVE Investigate the prevalence of dyspeptic symptoms and heartburn among individuals over 18. M...

Estudio transversal de prevalencia de síntomas de reflujo gastroesofágico en una población universitaria
Transversal study of gastroesophageal reflux symtoms prevalence in a universitary population

Rev. chil. cir; 50 (5), 1998
El reflujo gastroesofágico es una condición, que en ocasiones se comporta como una entidad nosológica. La prevalencia de manifestaciones clínicas en la población es aparentemente alta, sin embargo, existen pocos estudios al respecto. El objetivo de este trabajo es conocer la prevalencia de algunos s...