Gastric acid-related disorders: GORD and peptic ulcer disease.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcer disease share similar clinical features, both have a high prevalence in the Australian community and both are associated with gastric acid secretion. In recent years there has been a considerable improvement in understanding of the pathogenesis of these conditions, leading to more effective therapy. The management of these disorders with particular reference to general practice will be reviewed.
Lambert
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Frankston Mornington Peninsula Hospital, Victoria.
Badov
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D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D001315:Australia; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D005744:Gastric Acid / Q000378:metabolism; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*