Inducing and Aggravating Factors of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms

Authors

  • Radhiyatam Mardhiyah Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta
  • Ari Fahrial Syam Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta
  • Siti Setiati Division of Geriatric Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24871/1732016194-199

Keywords:

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), risk factors, life style

Abstract

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (subsequently abbreviated as GERD) is a  disease commonly found in the community. Several factors have been recognized as inducing and aggravating factors of GERD symptoms such as older age, female gender, obesity, smoking habit, alcohol consumption, certain diet and poor eating habit like eating fatty, spicy, and acid food.

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Published

2017-03-16

How to Cite

Mardhiyah, R., Syam, A. F., & Setiati, S. (2017). Inducing and Aggravating Factors of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms. The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy, 17(3), 194–199. https://doi.org/10.24871/1732016194-199

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2016): VOLUME 17, NUMBER 3, December 2016

Section

Review Article

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