Weight Loss Can Lead to Resolution of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: A Prospective Intervention Trial
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2013-02Author
Singh, Mandeep
Lee, Jaehoon
Gupta, Neil
Gaddam, Srinivas
Smith, Bryan K.
Wani, Sachin B.
Sullivan, Debra K.
Rastogi, Amit
Bansal, Ajay
Donnelly, Joseph E.
Sharma, Prateek
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Wiley
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Article
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Scholarly/refereed, author accepted manuscript
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OBJECTIVE Weight gain is an important risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); however, whether weight loss can lead to resolution of GERD symptoms is not clear. Our aim was to measure the impact of weight loss on GERD symptoms. DESIGN AND METHODS In a prospective cohort study at a tertiary referral center, overweight/obese subjects (BMI 25-39.9 kg/m2) were enrolled in a structured weight loss program. Weight loss strategies included dietary modifications, increased physical activity and behavioral changes. At baseline and at 6 months, BMI and waist circumference were measured and all participants completed a validated reflux disease questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 332 adult subjects, mean age 46 years and 66% women were prospectively enrolled. At baseline, the mean body weight, BMI, and waist circumference were 101 (±18) kg, 35 (±5) kg/m2 and 103 (±13) cm. At 6 months, majority of the subjects (97%) lost weight (average weight loss: 13 ± 7.7 kg) and as compared with baseline, there was a significant decrease in the overall prevalence of GERD (15 vs. 37%; P < 0.01) and the mean GERD symptom score (1.8 vs. 5.5; P < 0.01). Overall, 81% of the subjects had reduction in GERD symptom scores; 65% had complete resolution and 15% had partial resolution of reflux symptoms. There was a significant correlation between % body weight loss and reduction in GERD symptom scores (r = 0.17, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the overall prevalence of GERD symptoms is high (37%) in overweight and obese subjects. A structured weight loss program can lead to complete resolution of GERD symptoms in the majority of these subjects.
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This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Singh, M., Lee, J., Gupta, N., Gaddam, S., Smith, B. K., Wani, S. B., Sullivan, D. K., Rastogi, A., Bansal, A., Donnelly, J. E. and Sharma, P. (2013), Weight loss can lead to resolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: A prospective intervention trial. Obesity, 21: 284–290. doi:10.1002/oby.20279, which has been published in final form at http://doi.org/10.1002/oby.20279. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving.
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Singh, M., Lee, J., Gupta, N., Gaddam, S., Smith, B. K., Wani, S. B., Sullivan, D. K., Rastogi, A., Bansal, A., Donnelly, J. E. and Sharma, P. (2013), Weight loss can lead to resolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: A prospective intervention trial. Obesity, 21: 284–290. doi:10.1002/oby.20279
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