title: Gastroesophageal reflux disease: a common condition in the elderly.
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition frequently seen in the primary care setting and is more common among the elderly. Its manifestations may mimic other disease processes, and therefore the practitioner must be able to determine the cause of the presenting symptoms and know when to refer the patient for further diagnostic testing. When the presentation is straightforward, the practitioner should initiate treatment for GERD. Management of GERD must include patient education regarding postural measures, dietary and lifestyle modifications, and pharmacologic interventions.
authors.affiliation: Center for Aging, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Stratford, USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Middlemiss
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D011187:Posture
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists