THE PREVALENCE OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AMONG TEHRAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

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MAHMOUDI S.; POURSHAMS A.; AKBARI M.; MALEKZADEH R.

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Journal: GOVARESH JOURNAL Year:2003 | Volume:8 | Issue:4 Page(s): 159-162

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THE PREVALENCE OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AMONG TEHRAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

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MAHMOUDI S. | POURSHAMS A. | AKBARI M. | MALEKZADEH R. | Issue Writer Certificate

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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)Q2

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)Q3

STUDENTSQ2

IRANQ2

Abstract

Introduction and Aim: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are important diseases, which are increasing in frequency and capable of impairing the quality of life to the same extent or even more than severe organic gastrointestinal diseases.These disorders have a significant burden on the health care system. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of GERD symptoms and IBS among Tehran University STUDENTS.Materials and Methods: This study was performed in 2001. All 3100 student of Tehran University were invited to participate to the study. Interviews were conducted with 3008 STUDENTS. Major symptoms of GERD (heartburn, acid regurgitation) and symptoms of IBS (based on Rome Criteria I) during the previous 12 months were questioned.Results: The mean age of participations was 19±2.1 years. The prevalence of IBS was 4.2% (n=127). About 9% (n=272) had one or more episodes of GERDa week.

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MAHMOUDI, S., POURSHAMS, A., AKBARI, M., & MALEKZADEH, R.. (2003). THE PREVALENCE OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AMONG TEHRAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. GOVARESH JOURNAL, 8(4), 159-162. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/86188/en

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MAHMOUDI S., POURSHAMS A., AKBARI M., MALEKZADEH R.. THE PREVALENCE OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AMONG TEHRAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. GOVARESH JOURNAL[Internet]. 2003;8(4):159-162. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/86188/en

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S. MAHMOUDI, A. POURSHAMS, M. AKBARI, and R. MALEKZADEH, “THE PREVALENCE OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AMONG TEHRAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS,” GOVARESH JOURNAL, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 159–162, 2003, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/86188/en

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