Dietary Patterns in Runners with Gastrointestinal Disorders

Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and reflux frequently experience gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS), potentially enhanced by high-intensity running. Food avoidances, food choices, and GIS in runners with IBS/IBD (n = 53) and reflux (n = 37) were evaluated using a reliability and validity tested questionnaire. Comparisons to a control group of runners (n = 375) were made using a Fisher’s Exact test. Runners with IBS/IBD experienced the greatest amount of exercise-induced GIS followed by those with reflux. Commonly reported GIS were stomach pain/cramps (77%; 53%), bloating (52%; 50%), intestinal pain/cramps (58%; 33%), and diarrhea (58%; 39%) in IBS/IBD and reflux groups respectively. In the pre-race meal, those with IBS/IBD frequently avoided milk products (53%), legumes (37%), and meat (31%); whereas, runners with reflux avoided milk (38%), meat (36%), and high-fibre foods (33%). When considering food choices pre-race, runners with IBS/IBD chose grains containing gluten (40%), high fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols (FODMAP) fruits (38%), and water (38%). Runners with reflux chose water (51%), grains containing gluten (37%), and eggs (31%). In conclusion, while many runners with IBS/IBD and reflux are avoiding trigger foods in their pre-race meals, they are also consuming potentially aggravating foods, suggesting nutrition advice may be warranted.     

Evaluation of esophageal bile reflux after total gastrectomy by gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary dual scintigraphy

Conducting the qualitative evaluation of reconstruction methods is difficult because of their complexity. The aim of the present study was to compare esophageal bile and food reflux by performing gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary dual scintigraphy (GHDS) after various methods of reconstruction following total gastrectomy. Of 17 patients studied, 4 had undergone Roux-en-Y anastomoses (R-Y); 6, jejunal pouch-Y anastomoses (P-Y); and 7, jejunal pouch interposition (P-I). GHDS was performed 1 year after surgery using¹¹¹In-diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid administered orally, and^99mTc-pyridoxyl-5-methyl tryptophan administered intravenously. Imaging data from a gamma camera were stored in and processed by a data analyzer. Three patients who had undergone R-Y and one who had undergone P-I complained of heartburn, while one who had undergone R-Y, two who had undergone P-Y, and three who had undergone P-I complained of a feeling of fullness. Esophageal bile reflux was confirmed by GHDS in four of the patients who had undergone R-Y, one who had undergone P-Y, and four who had undergone P-I. Moreover, GHDS demonstrated food retention in two patients who had undergone R-Y, five who had undergone P-Y, and four who had undergone P-I. Weight loss was closely related to the esophageal reflux of bile or food which can be accurately detected by GHDS. Despite the absence of heartburn, patients diagnosed as having bile reflux by GHDS showed poor recovery of body weight.     

Symptoms of Early Cancer Especially Barrett''''s Carcinoma

The incidence of the adenocarcinoma of the esophagus (AC) has been rising exponentiallyin the Western World within the last 30 years.The reasons for this increase are not yet understood.Massive and long lasting gastroesophageal reflux causes the Barrett's esophagus which is considered tobe a precaneerosis.Therefore early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of gastroesophageal reflux isessential for the prevention of this tumor.This makes heartburn the leading clinical symptom in thepatient's history.In patients with heartburn it is possible to early endoscopically diagnose a Barrett'sesophagus or adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.However only few patients with this increased risk receivean index-endoscopy.In clinical studies a high rate of early carcinomas could be found and could be treatedwith mueosectomie or ablation.The majority of patients with AC present with symptoms suggestive ofprogressed disease such as dysphagia or weight loss.The prognosis in patients in late disease stages are witha 5-year survival of only 30% far worse than in patients with early carcinoma (85%).However the earlysymptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation are unspecific and make an effective diagnostical strategydifficult.To optimize screening it would be beneficial to identify patients with high risk for the developmentof adenocarcinoina of the esophagus.     

经口食管-胃底套扎术治疗胃食管反流病20例

目的:探讨以反酸和烧心为主的胃食管反流病经口内镜下食管-胃底套扎术疗效。方法:对以反酸和烧心症状为主的20例胃食管反流病(GERD)患者,经经验性PPI治疗有效、24h食管pH监测、胃镜检查后,行经口食管-胃底套扎术治疗,随访观察疗效。结果:经口食管-胃底套扎术后14例(70%)48h内即见症状明显缓解,尤其以烧心症状为主者。随访12个月,治疗后症状评分明显下降,与治疗前比较,差异有统计学意义(表1).13例(65%)3～6个月逐渐停药,6例(30%)药物维持,药量明显减少,症状明显减轻,1例(5%)自觉症状无明显改善。治疗过程中无穿孔、出血等严重并发症,无死亡病例。结论:内镜下食管-胃底套扎术治疗对以反酸、烧心症状为主的GERD,大部分患者症状可迅速缓解,不需长期药物维持治疗,并维持症状减轻或消失。此操作方法经济、简单、微创、安全、见效快。     

Comparison of endoscopic findings with symptom assessment systems (FSSG and QUEST) for gastroesophageal reflux disease in Japanese centres

Background and Aim: We compared endoscopic findings of the frequency scale for the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (FSSG), a written questionnaire developed in Japan, to that for the questionnaire for the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis (QUEST) for the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis. Methods: We registered 475 patients with untreated symptoms of upper abdominal pain (male/female: 252/223, average age 52.4 ± 17.8 years). Subjects were assessed first with the FSSG and QUEST questionnaires, then by endoscopy, before allocation to a gastric ulcer (GU), duodenal ulcer (DU), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or functional dyspepsia (FD) group. Results: On the basis of the endoscopic findings the diagnoses for the 475 subjects were as follows: FD 52.2%, DU 7.6%, GU 7.8%, and GERD 32.4% (Grade M 10.1%, Grade A + B 20.2%, Grade C + D 2.3%). There was no difference between the FSSG and QUEST in sensitivity, specificity or accuracy for any condition. The FSSG score rose with increasing endoscopic severity of GERD, but there was no correlation between the QUEST score and endoscopic severity. The FSSG total score was inferior to QUEST in terms of distinguishing GERD from other conditions, but when only the questions relating to reflux symptoms were used, the FSSG was able to distinguish GERD from other conditions as well as QUEST. Conclusions: The FSSG score reflects the severity of the endoscopic findings of GERD.     

Correlation of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms characteristics with long-segment Barrett''s esophagus

Thus far, there has been a paucity of studies that have assessed the value of the different gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptom characteristics in identifying patients with long-segment Barrett's esophagus versus those with short-segment Barrett's esophagus. To determine if any of the symptom characteristics of GERD correlates with long-segment Barrett's esophagus versus short-segment Barrett's esophagus. Patients seen in our Barrett's clinic were prospectively approached and recruited into the study. All patients underwent an endoscopy, validated GERD symptoms questionnaire and a personal interview. Of the 88 Barrett's esophagus patients enrolled into the study, 47 had short-segment Barrett's esophagus and 41 long-segment Barrett's esophagus. Patients with short-segment Barrett's esophagus reported significantly more daily heartburn symptoms (84.1%) than patients with long-segment Barrett's esophagus (63.2%, P = 0.02). There was a significant difference in reports of severe to very severe dysphagia in patients with long-segment Barrett's esophagus versus those with short-segment Barrett's esophagus (76.9%vs. 38.1%, P = 0.02). Longer duration in years of chest pain was the only symptom characteristic of gastroesophageal reflux disease associated with longer lengths of Barrett's mucosa. Reports of severe or very severe dysphagia were more common in long-segment Barrett's esophagus patients. Only longer duration of chest pain was correlated with longer lengths of Barrett's esophagus.     

Early effects of lafutidine or rabeprazole on intragastric acidity: which drug is more suitable for on-demand use?

Background Medication for the relief of heartburn should have the rapid onset of action required for on-demand use. We studied the inhibition of gastric acid secretion by lafutidine and rabeprazole, given in single doses to fasting and postprandial subjects.Methods A total of 22 healthy male, Helicobacter pylori-negative volunteers participated in this randomized, two-way crossover study. They were randomly assigned to receive a single oral dose of 10mg lafutidine or 20mg rabeprazole after fasting overnight (12 subjects, fasting study) or after eating a test meal (noodles, 364kcal; protein, 10.1g; fat, 16g; carbohydrates, 44.9g; NaCl, 1.1g; 10 subjects, postprandial study). Intragastric pH was monitored continuously for 6h after treatment. The other drug was given after a washout period of at least 7 days, and intragastric pH was similarly monitored.Results In the fasting study, lafutidine sustained pH at >3 and >4 during the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth hours of the study for significantly longer than rabeprazole. During the first 6h after treatment, lafutidine sustained pH at more than 2, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6, and 7 longer than rabeprazole. In the postprandial study, lafutidine sustained pH >3 and >4 for longer periods than rabeprazole during the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth hours of the study. During the first 6h after treatment, lafutidine sustained pH at more than 2, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6, and 7 longer than rabeprazole.Conclusions Lafutidine 10mg produces a prompter rise in intragastric pH than rabeprazole 20mg in fasting and postprandial Helicobacter pylori-negative male subjects.     

非糜烂性反流病与功能性烧心

罗马Ⅲ标准提出了非糜烂性反流病(NERD)和功能性烧心(FH)的诊断标准,实际上,临床上有时很难区分NERD和FH。NERD和FH是两种发病机制及临床特点不同的异质性疾病,本综述结合目前研究进展,从食管内脏敏感性、食管动力、精神心理因素、与功能性疾病关系、症状特点及治疗效果方面阐述两者特点,并探讨其相互关系。