Frequency and risk factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Helicobacter pylori-infected dyspeptic patients: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In dyspeptic patients with Helicobacter pylori contributes to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. However, little evidence available from Pakistan.

Objective

The study aims to determine the frequency and risk factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in dyspeptic patients with Helicobacter pylori.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted between 22 November 2016 and 30 June 2018. Adults of age between 18 and 90 years who attended the out-patient department due to abdominal discomfort, pain, fullness, and bloating who underwent upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy were enrolled after taking informed consent. Patients with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, taking alcohol, pregnant women and lactating mothers, known cases of

SUBMITTER: Siddiqui B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8216349 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature