Alcohol and tea consumption are associated with asymptomatic erosive esophagitis in Taiwanese men.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Asymptomatic erosive esophagitis (AEE) is commonly found in men, and might be a risk factor of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma. We aimed to determine if specific dietary habits increase the risk of AEE in asymptomatic Taiwanese men.

Methods

We recruited male adults undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for health check. We excluded subjects with reflux symptoms, or taking anti-reflux medications or drugs that potentially impair lower esophageal sphincter function or cause mucosal injury. The frequency of consuming reflux-provoking diets including alcohol, tea, coffee, tomato/citric juice, chocolate, sweet food, and spicy food was assessed. The erosive esophagitis was diagnosed based on the Los Angeles Classification after endoscopy. Frequent consumption

SUBMITTER: Chang CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5338804 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature