Research advancements on the correlation between sarcopenia and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: With the advancement of population aging, it is increasingly vital to focus on the health conditions of the elderly. Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by gradual and systemic loss of skeletal muscle that may result in various outcomes, such as vulnerability, injuries and metabolic disorders, its impact on the lives of the elderly can’t be ignored. Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) is the most prevalent phenotype of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a major clinical gastrointestinal illness. Therefore, this article provides an overview of the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of GERD and sarcopenia, with the intention of offering fresh viewpoints to improve the elderly’s quality of life.
Source: Theoretical and Natural Science
Author: Xilin Cai
Institution: Xuzhou Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404509484