Overlap Between Constipation and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Japan: Results From an Internet Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Detailed evaluations of overlapping constipation and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have not been conducted in Japan. The REACTION-J2 study examined the overlap of these diseases in Japan.

Methods

This internet-based survey recruited participants from general public survey panels. Questions included demographic and medical data and assessments based on validated measures for constipation and GERD. Associations between background factors affecting constipation/GERD overlap, disease measures, and treatment were also evaluated.

Results

Among 10 000 survey responses received, functional constipation (Rome IV diagnostic criteria) was reported by 439 participants; chronic constipation (Japanese guidelines) by 3804 participants; and subjective constip

SUBMITTER: Ogasawara N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8978135 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature