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 eluc...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.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Technology R & D Program of China (No.2008BAI52B03)the Medicine & Health Program of Zhejiang Province (No.2006B037),China
文摘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.