Table 1

 Symptom analysis using symptom index (SI) and symptom association probability (SAP) for each symptom

Symptom typeNo of patientsPositive SAPNegative SAPPositive SINegative SIPositive SI for acidPositive SI for non-acid
Chest pain499401732314
Regurgitation6534313233725
Heartburn5717402235913
Belching4221301
Cough48113793909
Globus4041301
Hiccups1011001
Hoarseness6152402
Mucous1010100
Nausea1331011210
Sour taste1010100
Throat discomfort2882062224
Wheezing8173512
Abdominal discomfort1751261115