The association between symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and perceived stress: A countrywide study of Sri Lanka.

Background/aims: Stress is a known associated factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the dynamics between stress and GERD are not fully studied, especially in Sri Lanka. Our objective was to assess it.

Prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease in two districts of Sri Lanka: a hospital based survey.

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is being increasingly diagnosed in Asia. However there are few epidemiological data from the region.

Methods: To determine prevalence and clinical characteristics of IBD, a hospital-based survey was performed in the Colombo and Gampaha districts (combined population 4.