Sajid Nisar, Shahbaz Piracha, Faisal Masud.
The frequency of gastroesophageal reflux disease among obese.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;4(4):455-9.

Objective: To determine the frequency of GERD endoscopically among obese patients Study design: This study was a cross-sectional survey. Setting: Study will be conducted through medical out-patient department, Services Hospital Lahore. Duration of study: The study will be completed in six months after approval of synopsis. Subjects and methods: 100 patients fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected from the out-patient department. They were counseled regarding upper GI endoscopy and later appointments were given. Frequency of GERD was documented in these patients and then data analysis was performed. Results: Out of 100 patients, 42 were found to have endoscopically confirmed GERD. Out of 58 female patients, 23 had confirmed GERD, and out of 42 males only 19 had the confirm disease. Conclusion: GERD is frequent among obese people. Obese patients who present with GERD symptoms must be taken more seriously as they have about 50% chance of having endoscopic GERD in them.

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