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The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between specific areas of morbidity measured using validated survey questions and deprivation indicators to see if the latter could act as a proxy in health needs assessment, health service planning and resource allocation in a typical health
The aim of this study was to assess, with a specially prepared questionnaire, the prevalence of reflux-like dyspepsia in a population of 40 patients morbidly obese, Body Mass Index (BMI) 46.2+/- 1.7 kg/m2, comparing the results with those deriving from the analysis of 20 healthy volunteers (BMI
Background: Obese patients (Ob) with a binge eating disorders (BED) behavior pattern have a higher prevalence of postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) compared to Ob without a BED behavior pattern, while an increase of PDS has been
BACKGROUND
The aim was to compare gastric emptying rate and nutrient tolerance during a satiety drinking test in children with functional dyspepsia (FD) and obesity and to study the relationship between daily caloric intake and the satiety drinking test.
METHODS
A total of 28 dyspeptic children (22
Disordered eating behavior, nutritional regime, and food habits lead to deterioration of quality of life especially in patients with digestive problems. The role of nutrition in etiology and pathogenesis of dyspepsia is currently the subject of increasing research interest that extends to gustatory
BACKGROUND
There is a high prevalence of dyspepsia and obesity in Mexican population. A relationship between obesity and dyspeptic symptoms has been proposed.
OBJECTIVE
To determine prevalence of dyspeptic symptoms in patients with normal weight, overweight and obesity.
METHODS
Prospective study on
Both the stomach and small intestine play important roles in sensing the arrival of a meal, and its physico-chemical characteristics, in the gastrointestinal lumen. The presence of a meal in the stomach provides a distension stimulus, and, as the meal empties into the small intestine, nutrients
OBJECTIVE
To examine the relationship between specific types of morbidity, measured by validated survey questions, and hospital service use and mortality to see if the latter two could act as a proxy in health needs assessment, health service planning, and resource allocation in a typical health
The best procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity has not yet been defined. Biliopancreatic diversion is one of the techniques available, but its results have not been sufficiently documented and the addition of a subtotal gastrectomy to the diversion so as to avoid leaving a blind
BACKGROUND
The relationship between visceral adiposity and the incidence of functional dyspepsia (FD) has not yet been studied. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the association between visceral adiposity and the risk of FD.
METHODS
This is a case-control study that compares the
BACKGROUND
Gastrointestinal complications are common in patients who undergo kidney transplantation and may affect posttransplant outcomes. We examined the incidence and predictors of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and dyspepsia and their associations with graft survival and mortality after
Dyspepsia is a common gastroenterological problem with an estimated global prevalence between 7 and 40%. Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a major economic burden to patients and healthcare systems and significantly affects patient quality of life. The ROME III definition of FD divides it into two
BACKGROUND
Many individuals consulting their GP with upper abdominal symptoms are initially classified as having dyspepsia. Few studies have described the incidence of dyspepsia or the comorbidities, risk factors or prognosis associated with this diagnosis.
METHODS
We used the UK General Practice
OBJECTIVE
To study the prevalence and risk factors for dyspepsia and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) among adolescents.
METHODS
Senior schoolchildren (forms 9-11) of four randomly selected secondary schools of Novosibirsk participated in the study (189 boys and 260 girls aged 14-17 years). They filled