September 23, 2025MedicineOpen Access

Relationship between BMI and upper gastrointestinal pathologies

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Retrospective analysis examines the relationship between BMI and gastrointestinal pathologies, highlighting reflux incidence.

A correlation exists between higher BMI and the prevalence of large esophageal hiatal hernias, indicating potential risks.
Erosive esophagitis screening during endoscopy helped identify relationships that may aid in patient management.
Findings suggest that thyroid diseases may increase incidences of biliary reflux and Barrett esophagus, indicating complexity in associations.
The study reveals an inverse relationship between BMI and intestinal reflux, shedding light on the complexities of gastrointestinal pathologies.

Znamirowski et al. (2025) studied this question.

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