title: Medical treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
abstract: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is common and is a chronic recurring condition. In view of our improved knowledge about the pathogenesis and complications of gastro-oesophageal reflux, the therapy should be individualized and a cost-effective approach should be attempted in its management.
authors.affiliation: St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Jalal
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Heatley
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000209:etiology; D000465:Algorithms; D000863:Antacids / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D004942:Esophagitis, Peptic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents