title: Medical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most frequent problem seen in the esophageal clinic and laboratory Most patients who have a small hiatal hernia or an occasional reflux require only symptomatic treatment and some lifestyle modifications. However, prolonged medical treatment becomes mandatory in more severe cases, and these patients must significantly modify their lifestyle and try to correct the underlying causes of their condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ferraro
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Duranceau
mesh_terms: D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists