Is alcohol consumption associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease （GERD） is one of the most common disorders with an increasing incidence and prevalence. Alcohol consumption may be a risk factor for GERD; however, the relationship remains to be fully elucidated. The results of different studies are diverse and contradictory. Systema...

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Published in:Journal of Zhejiang University. B. Science 2010-06, Vol.11 (6), p.423-428
Main Authors: Chen, Shao-hua, Wang, Jie-wei, Li, You-ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology
Alcohol Drinking - physiopathology
Alcohols
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Causality
Comorbidity
Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux - epidemiology
Gastroesophageal Reflux - physiopathology
Humans
Incidence
Mini-Review
Prevalence
Risk
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
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Summary:Gastroesophageal reflux disease （GERD） is one of the most common disorders with an increasing incidence and prevalence. Alcohol consumption may be a risk factor for GERD; however, the relationship remains to be fully elucidated. The results of different studies are diverse and contradictory. Systematic investigations concerning this matter are inappropriate and further well-designed prospective studies are needed to clarify the effect of alcohol on GERD.
ISSN:1673-1581
1862-1783
DOI:10.1631/jzus.B1000013