Table 1: Showing the list of questions used to identify the GERD patients.

Do you experience heart burn?

Does your stomach feel bloated?

Does your stomach ever feel heavy after meals?

Do you subconsciously rub your chest with your hands?

Do you ever feel sick after meals?

Do you get heartburn after meals?

Do you have an unusual sensation in your throat?

Do you feel while eating?

Do you sometimes get things stuck when you swallow?

Do you get bitter liquid coming up your throat?

Do you burp a lot?

Do you get heartburn if you bend over?

0-never 1-occassionally 2-sometimes 3-often 4-always