Brief Article
Copyright ©2011 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2011; 17(14): 1858-1865
Published online Apr 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i14.1858
Table 1 Frequency scale for the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease
QuestionNeverOccasionallySometimesOftenAlways
1Do you get heartburn?01234
2Does your stomach get bloated?01234
3Does your stomach ever feel heavy after meals?01234
4Do you sometimes subconsciously rub your chest with your hand?01234
5Do you ever feel sick after meals?01234
6Do you get heartburn after meals?01234
7Do you have an unusual (e.g. burning) sensation in your throat?01234
8Do you feel full while eating meals?01234
9Do some things get stuck when you swallow?01234
10Do you get bitter liquid (acid) coming up into your throat?01234
11Do you burp a lot?01234
12Do you get heartburn if you bend over?01234