Prevalencia de síntomas esofágicos y gastrointestinales en adultos chilenos.

Translated title of the contribution: Prevalence of esophageal and gastrointestinal symptoms in Chilean adults

A. Csendes*, J. Valenzuela, P. Becker, J. A. Arraztoa, E. Medina

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Abstract

We surveyed 300 randomly selected presumable healthy adults for previously defined gastrointestinal and esophageal symptoms. Heartburn was the most common symptom, more frequent in females than in males (p less than 0.01). An association of esophageal symptoms to heartburn but not to smoking habit was found. Constipation was frequent in females and diarrhea in males. We conclude that esophageal symptoms are frequent in presumable healthy individuals.

Translated title of the contributionPrevalence of esophageal and gastrointestinal symptoms in Chilean adults
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)146-149
Number of pages4
JournalRevista Medica de Chile
Volume117
Issue number2
StatePublished - Feb 1989

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