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Anna Andreasson1,2,3, Nicholas J Talley4,5, Marjorie M Walker4,5
1Stress Research Institute, Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
Introduction:
We hypothesized that the prevalence of functional dyspepsia and gastroesophageal reflux disease in the community may be increasing.
Methods:
Randomly selected adults were surveyed on 4 occasions: 1988 (n = 1,151, 21-79 years, response rate [rr] = 90%), 1989 (n = 1,097, 22-80 years, rr = 87%), 1995 (n = 1,139, 20-85 years, rr = 76%), and 2011 (n = 1,175, 20-93 years, rr = 63%).
Results:
In functional dyspepsia, the odds of postprandial distress syndrome tripled over 23 years' follow-up (odds ratio [OR]: 3.55; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.60-4.84, mixed-effect regression analysis), whereas a small decrease in epigastric pain syndrome was observed (OR: 0.65, 95% CI: 0.42-1.00). The odds of reporting gastroesophageal reflux disease doubled (OR: 2.02; 95% CI: 1.50-2.73).
Discussion:
The underlying mechanisms behind the increase in postprandial distress syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease remain to be determined.
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