2015
DOI: 10.4292/wjgpt.v6.i4.238
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Typical and atypical symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux disease: DoesHelicobacter pyloriinfection matter?

Abstract: AIM:To analyze whether the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ) infection could affect the quality of symptoms in gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients.METHODS: one hundred and forty-four consecutive patients referred to our Unit for suspected GERD were recruited for the study. All patients underwent esophageal pH-metric recording. For those with a positive test, C13 urea breath test was then performed to assess the H. pylori status. GERD patients were stratified according to the quality of … Show more

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“…Typical/reflux (R) symptoms were defined as heartburn and regurgitation. Atypical/airway (A) symptoms were defined as cough, asthma, hoarseness, and/or chest pain 6 7 8 . Symptom groups were classified as R only, A only, and R + A.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Typical/reflux (R) symptoms were defined as heartburn and regurgitation. Atypical/airway (A) symptoms were defined as cough, asthma, hoarseness, and/or chest pain 6 7 8 . Symptom groups were classified as R only, A only, and R + A.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%