Symptom normalization, care-seeking delay, and health-related quality of life in adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease: a cross-sectional study
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with significant physical, psychological, and functional impairment. Although patients frequently normalize reflux symptoms and postpone medical consultation, the extent to which these behaviors influence symptom burden and health-related quality of life (HRQoL)...