Risk factors associated with functional esophageal disorders (FED) versus gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

DiscussionThis is the first report of a greater risk of FED in patients with underweight BMI, insomnia, chronic pain, allergic rhinitis, or of Asian or Hispanic ethnicities. The weak associations between female gender and anxiety are corroborated in other studies. Our findings enable clinicians to better screen patients with reflux for this disorder.Graphical abstract
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research