Multiple functional gastrointestinal disorders linked to gastroesophageal reflux and somatization: A population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is unknown why functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) overlap and limited information exists on risk factors for those with overlap. Our aim was to estimate the prevalence of combinations of FGIDs including reflux (FGIDs-gastroesophageal reflux [GER]), and evaluate potential risk factors for people with multiple disorders in a representative US community.

Methods

A population-based study was conducted by mailing a valid GI symptom questionnaire to an age- and gender-stratified random sample of residents of Olmsted County, MN. Rome III definitions were used to identify people with FGIDs, and GER was defined by weekly or more frequent heartburn or acid regurgitation. The prevalence of people meeting multiple symptom complexes was estimated. Moreover, poten

SUBMITTER: Choung RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5730281 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature