title: Severe GERD: effective treatment prevents potentially serious complications.
abstract: When left untreated--or when treated inadequately--severe gastroesophageal reflux disease can progress to esophagitis, ulcers, laryngeal disease, chronic cough, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Featherstone
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007211:Indoles / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008787:Metoclopramide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors
chemical_list: D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D007211:Indoles; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors; C105050:tegaserod; D009853:Omeprazole; D008787:Metoclopramide