Comparison of health related quality of life parameters of previously non treated erosive and non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux patients

Introduction: Demonstrating benefit on health related quality of life (HRQOL) has become critical for therapies directed at several disease states. In GERD, a series of studies suggest that treatment is not only effective in relief of symptoms but in their direct adverse impact on HRQOL. Aims: To compare the HRQOL parameters of previously untreated, erosive (ERD) and non-erosive (NERD) patients, frequently suffering from moderate/severe gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, in a prospective, population based study. Patients and methods: Fifty-eight previously untreated patients (who gave written informed consent) fi…