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Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
of Gastroesophageal ... Reflux Disease ... Extraesophageal Symptoms ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Summary
 - Diagnosis
 - Clinical Workflow
 - PPIs
 - Treatment
 - Acid
Gastroesophageal ... Reflux Disease ... (GERD) Summary ... Workflow - PPIs - Treatment ... #GERD #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal ... GERD: Diagnosis ... #Gastroesophageal ... #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Obstruction with GERD ... injury (by acid reflux ... melena - Other GI symptoms ... Treatment: - Treatment ... #management #gastroenterology
Most episodes of chronic cough in adults are caused by upper airway cough syndrome (UACS, also
syndrome), asthma, or gastroesophageal ... reflux disease ... (GERD), alone or ... chronic cough until symptoms ... #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... EGD: • Exclude gastroesophageal ... GERD 2. ... #Achalasia #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology