2014
DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2014.8.2.165
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Symptom Characteristics and Psychosomatic Profiles in Different Spectrum of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Abstract: Background/AimsGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is diagnosed based on symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation but is a heterogeneous condition which can be subclassified according to endoscopy and esophageal reflux monitoring. The aim of this study was to identify differences in demographic characteristics and reflux symptom patterns among patients with various spectrum of GERD.MethodsPatients having weekly heartburn or acid regurgitation were classified into four pathophysiological subgroups according t… Show more

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“…In the group of the GERD patients with concomitant obesity the sharp increase of depression level was found 8 , comparing with both the standard and the second group (20±3.72 points at the first group and 14.72±3.3 -at the second group according to the Beck's scale, that corresponds to moderate depression level and significantly higher than in healthy individuals) (p<0.05). Also, the patients had high level of anxiety, which reached 41.28±5.82 points for personal anxiety and 40.36±6.68 points for reactive one in the first group and 40.12±7.18 points for personal anxiety and 38.24±8.3 for reactive anxiety in the second group.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…In the group of the GERD patients with concomitant obesity the sharp increase of depression level was found 8 , comparing with both the standard and the second group (20±3.72 points at the first group and 14.72±3.3 -at the second group according to the Beck's scale, that corresponds to moderate depression level and significantly higher than in healthy individuals) (p<0.05). Also, the patients had high level of anxiety, which reached 41.28±5.82 points for personal anxiety and 40.36±6.68 points for reactive one in the first group and 40.12±7.18 points for personal anxiety and 38.24±8.3 for reactive anxiety in the second group.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…The antioxidant protection factor (AOP) was assessed according to the level of the serum catalase activity determined with the aid of the standard set of IBL reagents (production Germany), as well as according to the diameter of the celiac trunk and the blood flow velocity in it, since the protective function of the oesophageal mucosa is provided by normal regeneration of the epithelium and adequate state of local blood flow [14,15].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A link of GERD and psychopathological features has already been demonstrated by several studies. [14][15][16][17] We analyzed the data from the patients with refractory GERD symptoms in order to acquire their psychological characteristics, which may be helpful for making diagnosis and clinical strategy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%