title: [GERD: guidance in changing life-style].
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasing due to adoption of a western life style and an aging society in recent years. The symptoms of GERD, such as heartburn, regurgitation of gastric contents into the mouth, and chest pain, decrease QOL, and continuous treatment is necessary. Treatment of GERD is mainly drug therapy; however, it is believed that providing guidance in changing life-style and providing information about the disease will permit long-lasting relief of the symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital.
authors.forename: Atsuto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nagoshi
authors.forename: Shigeru
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Harasawa
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000009:adverse effects; D003248:Constipation / Q000150:complications; D004032:Diet; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011187:Posture; D011788:Quality of Life; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D013806:Theophylline / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D013806:Theophylline