Patients with functional esophageal disorders (FED) are more likely to be non-Hispanic Asian, have an underweight BMI, chronic pain, insomnia, and allergic rhinitis. Conversely, patients with an overweight BMI and who use alcohol have a decreased risk for FED. These findings provide valuable information for clinicians to identify and screen patients with reflux symptoms for potential FED.
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