Pictograms to Provide a Better Understanding of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms in Chinese Subjects

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Pictograms denoting the classic gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. Pictograms denoting reflux symptoms were created by the joint efforts of an artist and a gastroenterologist specialized in GERD. (a) Pictogram denoting regurgitation, the feeling of the flowing back of stomach contents. (b) Pictogram denoting sour regurgitation, the feeling of acidic stomach content flowing into the pharynx and mouth. (c) Pictogram denoting heartburn, the feeling of burn behind the breastbone. (d) Pictogram denoting retrosternal pain, the feeling of pain behind the breastbone and above the xiphoid. (e)–(h) Cards with the terms of the GERD symptoms.

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