Managing gastroesophageal reflux disease.
A common condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) involves the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. GERD may contribute to asthma, noncardiac chest pain, and other problems. This article presents trends in GERD management, including pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The authors also explore lifestyle modifications, pharmacologic therapy, and gastroenterology referral.
Ray
Sherry W
SW
Chattanooga Gastroenterology, P.C., Tennessee, USA.
Secrest
Janet
J
Ch'ien
Anne P Y
AP
Corey
Rebekah S
RS
D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015738:Famotidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011899:Ranitidine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D015738:Famotidine; D011899:Ranitidine