Clinical and psychological characteristics in gastroesophageal reflux disease patients overlapping with laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms.

Ming-Wun WongMing-Jong BairWei-Chuan ChangChing-Sheng HsuJui-Sheng HungTso-Tsai LiuChih-Hsun YiWei-Yi LeiMichael F VaeziC Prakash GyawaliChien-Lin Chen

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2019)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease patients with LPR symptoms appear to have more reflux symptoms, psychological distress, and functional gastrointestinal disturbance but less erosive esophagitis. This work suggests that therapeutic strategy with tailored multidimensional approach is promising for GERD patients overlapping with LPR symptoms.

Keyphrases

gastroesophageal reflux disease
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
sleep quality
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
depressive symptoms