title: Acid reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
abstract: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common disease that is likely to increase in prevalence as the population becomes steadily more obese. Although generally benign reflux can, if untreated, lead to severe complications. This article describes the symptoms and diagnosis of acid reflux and GORD, and reviews currently available treatments ranging from lifestyle modification to surgery.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
authors.forename: Alan R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: Timothy E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Bowling
mesh_terms: D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000209:etiology; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000209:etiology; D018662:Fundoplication; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors