Table 4. Correlation between Rome III and gastroesophageal reflux disease .

Variables		GERD (No)	GERD (No)	p value
Defecation = < 2 / week	Yes	104(50.7%)	15(7.3%)	0.45
	No	72(35.1%)	14(6.8%)
Fecal incontinence > 1 week	Yes	32(15.6%)	2(0.9%)	0.17
	No	44(70.2%)	27(13.1%)
Retentive posturing	Yes	163(79.5%)	28(13.6%)	0.69
	No	13(6.3%)	1(0.4%)
Painful defecation	Yes	161(78.5%)	24(11.7%)	0.17
	No	15(7.3%)	5(2.4%)
Presence of large fecal mass	Yes	39(19%)	7(3.4%)	0.81
	No	137(66.8%)	22(10.7%)
History of large diameter that may obstruct the toilet	Yes	155(75.6%)	25(12.1%)	0.76
	No	21(10.2%)	4(1.9%)