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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 ... #Gastroesophageal ... #Reflux #Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal ... Reflux Disease ... reduction • Avoid “trigger ... #Reflux #Disease ... #diagnosis #management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... • Triggers: Diuretics ... : • Pathophysiology ... into serum • Triggers ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Cardiovascular disease ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
the following symptoms ... arthritis • Gastroesophageal ... : gastroesophageal ... (GERD), esophageal ... • Associated symptoms
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Pathophysiology ... tendency to fall • Triggers ... superimposed spasms triggered ... SPS #Diagnosis #Management
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... the study) • Triggers ... ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis: >3 symptoms ... APML #diagnosis #management
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Diagnosis and Management ... or metastatic disease ... ketoconazole, etomidate) Symptoms ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... #Endocrinology
Most episodes of chronic cough in adults are caused by upper airway cough syndrome (UACS, also
postnasal drip syndrome ... ), asthma, or gastroesophageal ... reflux disease ... (GERD), alone or ... chronic cough until symptoms
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... Shock, Autoimmune disease ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Neurological symptoms ... #diagnosis #management