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RMJ. 2022; 47(4): 854-856


Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey

Sheikh Abdul Khaliq, Humaira Jamil, Sobia Sharif, Kulsoom Syed, Muhammad Zohaib.

Abstract
Objective: To find the prevalence of heartburn in general population of Karachi, Pakistan,
Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted from November 2020 to January 2021 using a designed questionnaire.
Results: Out of 497 individuals in study, 78% ever experienced burning sensation in lower chest, 66% suffered from hyperacidity, 60% felt bitter liquid in throat, 66% felt heavy stomach after meal, 59% experienced hyperacidity once/month and 39% had difficulty in sleep due to heartburn. Eighty percent of individuals reporting these complaints were 18-35 years old. Majority of people (59%) did not seek medical advice for their symptoms.
Conclusion: The prevalence of heartburn is high in population of Karachi, Pakistan, as more than half of the population experienced heartburn symptoms in their life time.

Key words: Heartburn, prevalence, GERD, medical advice.


 
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Khaliq SA, Jamil H, Sharif S, Syed K, Zohaib M. Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey. RMJ. 2022; 47(4): 854-856.

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Khaliq SA, Jamil H, Sharif S, Syed K, Zohaib M. Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=49641 [Access: December 07, 2023].

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Khaliq SA, Jamil H, Sharif S, Syed K, Zohaib M. Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey. RMJ. 2022; 47(4): 854-856.


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Khaliq SA, Jamil H, Sharif S, Syed K, Zohaib M. Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey. RMJ. (2022), [cited December 07, 2023]; 47(4): 854-856.


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Khaliq, S. A., Jamil, . H., Sharif, . S., Syed, . K. & Zohaib, . M. (2022) Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey. RMJ, 47 (4), 854-856.


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Khaliq, Sheikh Abdul, Humaira Jamil, Sobia Sharif, Kulsoom Syed, and Muhammad Zohaib. 2022. Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey. Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (4), 854-856.


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Khaliq, Sheikh Abdul, Humaira Jamil, Sobia Sharif, Kulsoom Syed, and Muhammad Zohaib. "Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey." Rawal Medical Journal 47 (2022), 854-856.


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Khaliq, Sheikh Abdul, Humaira Jamil, Sobia Sharif, Kulsoom Syed, and Muhammad Zohaib. "Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey." Rawal Medical Journal 47.4 (2022), 854-856. Print.


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Khaliq, S. A., Jamil, . H., Sharif, . S., Syed, . K. & Zohaib, . M. (2022) Prevalence of heartburn in the population of Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey. Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (4), 854-856.


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