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Title
Is alcohol consumption associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2010
Authors
Journal
Journal of Zhejiang University: Science B
Volume
11
Issue
6
Pagination
423 - 428
Date published
2010
ISBN
16731581 (ISSN)
Keywords
Acid, alcohol, alcohol abuse, alcohol blood level, alcohol consumption, Alcohol Drinking, alcohol metabolism, Alcoholism, Causality, comorbidity, cross-sectional study, disease association, esophagus function disorder, esophagus motility, gastroesophageal reflux, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, human, Humans, incidence, Motility, prevalence, priority journal, reflux esophagitis, risk assessment, Risk Factors, short survey, stomach acid secretion
Abstract
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.