title: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Treating Wisely.
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is commonly managed in both primary and secondary care settings, as this condition occurs in patients of all ages and has a wide variety of clinical presentations. However, evidence suggests that GERD is commonly overdiagnosed and overtreated. Adherence to guidelines may help reduce the harms of overdiagnosis.
authors.affiliation: clinical assistant professor, Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina wilsonjo@ecu.edu.
authors.forename: J Lane
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.affiliation: medical student, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina.
authors.forename: Kellner L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Pruett
mesh_terms: D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D000069342:Medical Overuse; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors