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)
Extraesophageal signs and symptoms: chronic cough, bronchospasm, wheezing, hoarseness, sore throat, thr...
Step-wise approach to therapy
Phase I: lifestyle and diet modifications, antacids plus H2 bl...
Monitor symptoms over time. Consider additional workup and/or treatment if symptoms fail to improve after 8 weeks of PPI treatment.
Repeat endosc...
K21.9 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
K21.0 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
235595009 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (disorder)
266433003 Gastroes...
Formal diagnosis can be achieved with a combination of endoscopy, biopsy and pH monitoring.
Consider GERD in nonsmokers with a chronic cough (>3 weeks).
PPIs provide the most rapid sy...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Labeled