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Differences between respondents without any GI conditions who take anti-reflux/antacid medication
| Do not take anti-reflux medication (n = 273) | Take anti-reflux medication (n = 99) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total symptom score**1 | 16 (28) | 28 (37) | < 0.001 |
| Foods/drinks induce symptoms*2 | 182 (66.7) | 81 (81.8) | < 0.01 |
| Avoids foods/drinks because they induce symptoms*2 | 105 (38.5) | 51 (51.5) | < 0.01 |
*n (%), ** median (IQR). 1Analysed using Mann Whitney U Test, 2Analysed using Chi squared Test
