Is alcohol consumption associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common disorders with an increasing incidence and prevalence. Alcohol consumption may be a risk factor for GERD; however, the relationship remains to be fully elucidated. The results of different studies are diverse and contradictory. Systematic investigations concerning this matter are inappropriate and further well-designed prospective studies are needed to clarify the effect of alcohol on GERD.
Chen
Shao-hua
SH
Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China.
Wang
Jie-wei
JW
Li
You-ming
YM
D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015984:Causality; D015897:Comorbidity; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors