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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2020

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

Moses Ayodele Akinola, Titus Ayodeji Oyedele, Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, Olukayode Yinka Oluyemi, Omotayo Felicia Salami, Alaba Moses Adesina, Adedeji David Adebajo

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Article in BMC gastroenterology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Moses Ayodele AkinolaBen Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. ayoakinol12@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9349-0330
Titus Ayodeji OyedeleBen Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Kolawole Oluseyi AkandeGastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Olukayode Yinka OluyemiOlabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Omotayo Felicia SalamiBen Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Alaba Moses AdesinaBen Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Adedeji David AdebajoBen Carson School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Babcock University · NGOlabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital · NGUniversity of Ibadan · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe 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 disease (GERD) and extraesophageal manifestations among undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Nigeria.

methodsThis is a cross-sectional study involving undergraduate students in a private University in Nigeria. Study proforma had three parts. Part A consisted of self-administered questionnaire designed to obtain students biodata. Part B consisted of standard Carlsson-Dent questionnaire. A score of 4 and above on Carlsson- Dent questionnaire was considered diagnostic of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms (GERD). Thereafter those who had GERD were further questioned and examined for extra-oesophageal symptoms of GERD.

resultsThe total number of the study participants was 647, out of which 212 (32.8%) had GERD. One hundred and forty-four (67.9%) and 86 (32.1%) females and male had GERD respectively (p = 0.13). The extraesophageal symptoms found in those with GERD were, dysphagia, coated tongue, nocturnal cough, xerostomia, lump in the throat, asthma-like symptoms, recurrent sore throat, frequent throat clearing, halithosis and dental erosion among others.

conclusionGERD is common among this study population, with a prevalence rate of 32.8%. Only age showed significant predictor for GERD. Varying extra-oesophageal manifestations were found in those with GERD.

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AdolescentAsthmaCoughCross-Sectional StudiesDeglutition DisordersFemaleGastroesophageal RefluxHalitosisHumansMaleNigeriaPharyngitisPrevalenceStudentsSurveys and QuestionnairesTongue DiseasesDental erosionGastroesophageal reflux extraesophageal diseaseHalitosisNocturnal cough

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