Gastroenterology Advisor (9/25, Lopez) reports “there is a high prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among individuals with anxiety and depression, and research points to a bidirectional causal relationship, according to study results published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.” The researchers said, “This systematic review and meta-analysis showed a high prevalence of common psychological comorbidities among individuals with GERD, with up to one-third and one-fourth of subjects affected by anxiety and depressive symptoms, respectively.”
Related Links:
— “GERD and Anxiety and Depression: The Bidirectional Causal Relationship,”Maria Arini Lopez, Gastroenterology Advisor, September 25, 2023