Peculiarities of Psycho-Emotional State in Children and Adolescents with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Abstract

The article deals with the data obtained from the assessment of the psycho-emotional state of 115 children and adolescents aged 10–17 years with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is determined that for most children with GERD the increasing trait anxiety is common, it prevails over high level of state anxiety. Furthermore, high anxiety level correlates with low level of well-being and mood. Individual neurotic profile of children with esophagitis was characterized by a high risk of such symptom complexes as depression, asthenia and anxiety. Ascertained features of psycho-emotional state of children with GERD should be considered in development of treatment and preventive measures.

Keywords

• gastroesophageal reflux disease, children, adolescents, psycho-emotional state