Table 2 Summary of median (IQR) GERD-HRQL scores by question. *GERD-HRQL = Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease Health Related Quality of Life.
From: Six to 12-year outcomes of magnetic sphincter augmentation for gastroesophageal reflux disease
Baseline | < 6 years | 6–12 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 124 | n = 211 | n = 124 | |
How bad is your heartburn? | 4 (2) | 2 (2) | 2 (2) |
Heartburn when lying down? | 4 (2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Heartburn when standing up? | 3 (2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Heartburn after meals? | 4 (2) | 1 (2) | 0 (2) |
Does heartburn change your diet? | 2 (2) | 0 (1) | 0 (0) |
Does heartburn wake you from sleep? | 2 (3) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Do you have difficulty swallowing? | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Do you have bloating and gassy feelings? | 0 (2) | 1 (2) | 0 (1.5) |
Do you have pain with swallowing? | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
If you take medication, does this affect daily life? | 0 (1) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Total median GERD-HRQL* score | 21 (9.5) | 4 (5) | 3 (5.5) |
