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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2010; 16(10): 1232-1238
Published online Mar 14, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i10.1232
Published online Mar 14, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i10.1232
Figure 2 Sex distribution of functional symptoms in patients with IBS (A), GERD (B), GERD + IBS (C).
In all of the groups the prevalence of nausea and vomiting was significantly higher in women than in men. Considering that nausea and vomiting were the most frequent symptoms in overlapping diseases, it is explainable by a high prevalence of overlap in women.
- Citation: Yarandi SS, Nasseri-Moghaddam S, Mostajabi P, Malekzadeh R. Overlapping gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome: Increased dysfunctional symptoms. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16(10): 1232-1238
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v16/i10/1232.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v16.i10.1232