Table 1.

Symptom scoring used to assess the severity of reflux symptoms

Heartburn severity visual analogue scale	0=no discomfort
	10=incapacitating pain
Heartburn frequency	0=none
	1=occasional (<3/week) brief episodes controlled by antacids
	2=frequent (3–5/week)
	3=daily (6–7/week)
Regurgitation symptom score	0=none
	1=mild, occasional episodes, mostly postprandial and not predictable
	2=moderate (3–5/week), frequent episodes, predictable by posture
	3=severe (6–7/week), episodes interfering with work and social activities