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- Title
Nighttime heartburn is an under-appreciated clinical problem that impacts sleep and daytime function: the results of a Gallup survey conducted on behalf of the American Gastroenterological Association.
- Authors
Shaker, Reza; Castell, Donald O; Schoenfeld, Philip S; Spechler, Stuart J
- Abstract
Although a large body of information exists about the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in general, available data specifically addressing nocturnal reflux are limited. Because nocturnal acid reflux is reported to be associated with more severe injuries such as esophagitis and stricture, as well as adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, a better understanding of the prevalence and impact of nighttime heartburn as a sign of nocturnal acid reflux events can have significant potential management implications. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of nighttime heartburn and reflux-attributed supraesophageal symptoms among patients with GERD; and the impact of nighttime heartburn on sleep and several activities of daily living that could affect quality of life.
- Publication
The American journal of gastroenterology, 2003, Vol 98, Issue 7, p1487
- ISSN
0002-9270
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07531.x