Keywords
gastroesophageal reflux/diagnosis; gastroesophageal reflux/physiopathology; gastroesophageal reflux/therapy; heartburn; proton pump inhibitors; disease management
Disciplines
Family Medicine | Gastroenterology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Pediatrics | Primary Care
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) varies in presentation and the patient’s symptoms of regurgitation in the throat or epigastric pain do not necessarily correlate with the severity of their disease. This general overview of GERD will include information on guidelines and diagnostic testing; lifestyle, medical and surgical management; and GERD in special populations. The pathophysiology of GERD is multifactorial, and a step-wise approach will assist physicians in making the diagnosis as GERD has a significant financial burden to the U.S. healthcare system.
Recommended Citation
Fashner, Julia
(2020)
"Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A General Overview,"
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine: Vol. 1:
Iss.
4, Article 3.
DOI: 10.36518/2689-0216.1042
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/hcahealthcarejournal/vol1/iss4/3
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Family Medicine Commons, Gastroenterology Commons, Obstetrics and Gynecology Commons, Pediatrics Commons, Primary Care Commons
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