The frequency of gastroesophageal reflux disease among obese

Objective: to determine the frequency of gerd endoscopically among obese patients study design: this study was a cross-sectional survey. setting: study will be conducted through medical out-patient department,services hospital lahore. duration of study: the study will be completed in six months after approval of synopsis. subjects and methods: 100 patients fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected from the out-patient department. they were counseled regarding upper gi endoscopy and later appointments were given. frequency of gerd was documented in these patients and then data analysis was performed. results: out of 100 patients,42 were found to have endoscopically confirmed gerd. out of 58 female patients,23 had confirmed gerd,and out of 42 males only 19 had the confirm disease. conclusion: gerd is frequent among obese people. obese patients who present with gerd symptoms must be taken more seriously as they have about 50% chance of having endoscopic gerd in them.