Table 1 Modified DeMeester scoring system
Symptoms | Score | Description |
|---|---|---|
Dysphagia | 0 1 2 3 | None Occasional transient episodes Require liquids to clear Impactionrequiring medical attention |
Heartburn | 0 1 2 3 | None Occasional brief episodes Frequent episodes requiring medical treatment Interference with daily activities |
Regurgitation | 0 1 2 3 | None Occasional episodes Predictable by posture Interference with daily activities |