Changes of the esophageal mucosa resulting from reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus
Often described as “heartburn,” “acid indigestion,” and “acid reflux”
Typical symptoms: acid regurgitation, heartburn, dysphagia (mostly postprandial)
Atypical symptoms: epigastric fullness/pressure/pain, dyspepsia, nausea, bloating, belching, chest pain...
Step-wise approach to therapy
Phase I: lifestyle and diet modifications, antacids plus...
Monitor symptoms over time. Consider additional workup and/or treatment if symptoms fail to improve after 8 weeks of PPI treatment.
Repeat endosc...
Jameson JL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, et al. Harrison's Principle of Internal Medicine. 21th ed. McGraw-Hill; 2022: 2429-2430.
Newberry C, Lynch...
K21.9 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
K21.0 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
235595009 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (disorder)
266433003 Gastroes...
True diagnosis can be accomplished with a combination of endoscopy, biopsy and pH monitoring.
Consider GERD in nonsmokers with a chronic cough (>3 weeks).
PPIs provide the most rapid ...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Labeled