title: GERD: Diagnosing and treating the burn.
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is chronic, very common, and frequently encountered in internal medicine and subspecialty clinics. It is often diagnosed on clinical grounds, but specialized testing such as endoscopy and pH monitoring may be necessary in certain patients. Although proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the mainstay of treatment, clinicians should be aware of their short-term and long-term side effects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alzubaidi
authors.affiliation: Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA. E-mail: Gabbars@ccf.org.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gabbard
mesh_terms: D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003371:Cough / Q000209:etiology; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D050782:Esophageal pH Monitoring; D018662:Fundoplication; D015390:Gastric Bypass; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006356:Heartburn / Q000209:etiology; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D057045:Laryngopharyngeal Reflux / Q000209:etiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors