Gastroesophageal reflux disease: prevalence and Extraesophageal manifestations among undergraduate students in South West Nigeria

Gastroesophageal reflux disease: prevalence and Extraesophageal manifestations among undergraduate students in South West Nigeria

Abstract Background The reflux of noxious contents of the stomach may cause oesophageal and extra-oesophageal complications either by direct contact of aspirated gastric refluxate with the upper airway or by a vago-vagal reflex. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of gastroesophageal diseas...

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Main Authors: Moses Ayodele Akinola, Titus Ayodeji Oyedele, Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, Olukayode Yinka Oluyemi, Omotayo Felicia Salami, Alaba Moses Adesina, Adedeji David Adebajo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Gastroesophageal reflux extraesophageal disease
Nocturnal cough
Dental erosion
Halitosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-020-01292-1

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