RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GERED AND HEARTBURN AND ASSOCIATED DISEASE IN KSA

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a significant association between GERD and heart burn, and common comorbidities and associated diseases. GERD is a chronic disease in which gastric contents reflux back into the esophagus. It’s a reasonably prevalent condition among populations. Results of this study showed significant relationship between this condition and others like: DM, HTN, Anxiety, respiratory, colon diseases, in addition to connective diseases. This is consistent with other evidence on GERD and its associated conditions. Results also showed somewhat weak recognition of participants upon whether they have actually GERD, with only nearly 55% knowing the meaning of GERD.