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1948-9366 (online) |
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| Manuscript Type |
Observational Study |
| Article Title |
Dietary and nutritional correlates of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: A comprehensive island-wide study in Sri Lanka
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| Manuscript Source |
Invited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Nilanka Wickramasinghe, Ahthavann Thuraisingham, Achini Jayalath, Dharmabandu Nandadeva Samarasekera, Etsuro Yazaki, Ranil Jayawardena and Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana |
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| Funding Agency and Grant Number |
| Funding Agency |
Grant Number |
| University Grants Commission |
UGC/VC/DRIC/PG2019(1)/CMB/01 |
| University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
AP/3/2/2020/SG/11 |
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| Corresponding Author |
Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Thalagolla Road, Ragama 11010, Western Province, Sri Lanka. niranga@kln.ac.lk |
| Key Words |
Diet; Dietary habits; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Nutrition; Heartburn |
| Core Tip |
This nationwide study, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, comprehensively evaluated dietary and nutritional factors associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms among 1200 adults across all 25 districts. Oily foods, bread, wheat, coffee, and sour or vinegar-based foods, along with dietary habits such as skipping breakfast, consuming midnight snacks, and lying down soon after meals, showed significant associations with GERD symptoms. Interestingly, bread, identified as a novel trigger in this population, had not been reported previously in global literature. Contrary to popular belief, there was no association between GERD and overall caloric intake, nutrient composition, or obesity. These findings emphasize that effective GERD management should extend beyond pharmacological therapy to include culturally specific dietary and lifestyle modifications. |
| Publish Date |
2026-03-27 12:16 |
| Citation |
Wickramasinghe N, Thuraisingham A, Jayalath A, Samarasekera DN, Yazaki E, Jayawardena R, Devanarayana NM. Dietary and nutritional correlates of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: A comprehensive island-wide study in Sri Lanka. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(3): 113687 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i3/113687.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.113687 |
