Abstract

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the chronic reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, leading to various symptoms and complications.

Aims and Objectives: This study aims to investigate the association between body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and GERD severity.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 50 participants diagnosed with GERD, recruited from the Department of Medical Gastroenterology at King George’s Medical University in Lucknow, India. Data on BMI, blood pressure, and GERD severity were collected through standardized assessments.

Results: It was observed that patients in the first tertile (T1) of the GERD score, as compared to their counterparts in the second and third tertiles (T2 and T3), were lower in age, smaller in height, and had lower body weight, BMI, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure levels, but none of the associations were found to be significant statistically.

Conclusion: There are significant clinical implications for knowing how blood pressure, GERD severity, and BMI relate to one another. To maximize treatment success and lower the risk of complications, health-care practitioners should think about evaluating and treating modifiable risk factors, such as obesity and hypertension, in patients with GERD. Pharmacological therapies may be used in conjunction with lifestyle adjustments such as blood pressure control, diet adjustments, and weight loss to help treat GERD symptoms and enhance overall patient health.

Key words: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Body Mass Index; Blood Pressure