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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
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Extraesophageal Symptoms ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Summary
 - Diagnosis
 - Clinical Workflow
 - PPIs
 - Treatment
 - Acid
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Disease (GERD) ... Workflow - PPIs - Treatment ... #Disease #GERD ... #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... Testing Ambulatory reflux ... Treatment - Antireflux ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
GERD and Recommended Lifestyle Modifications
 • Avoid fatty meals
 • Avoid carbonated beverages
 • Avoid citrus,
GERD and Recommended ... if it triggers symptoms ... left side #GERD ... #reflux #acid # ... Modifications #management #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
diagnosed with GERD ... contractions Definitive Treatment ... POEM Symptomatic Treatment ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology ... #Treatemtn
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 of ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
the following symptoms ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... gastroesophageal reflux ... disease (GERD), ... • Associated symptoms
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
esophageal sphincter to relax ... GERD 2. ... dysphagia (<1 year ... Treatment options ... #gastroenterology
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
often ordered in reflex ... despite appropriate treatment ... IDSA 2021 CDI Treatment ... #infectiousdiseases ... #IDSA #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Diagnosis Framework Symptom ... disorder such as achalasia ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology