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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 2002
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects many patients and has a negative effect on quality of life. Along with the increasing prevalence of GERD is an increase in GERD-related complications, including Barrett esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Daniel, Sifrim, Frank, Zerbib
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Surgical Clinics of North America, 2011
Millions of Americans are affected by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in many different ways. The magnitude of the problem of GERD was brought to light by the ambulatory pH test, the introduction of minimally invasive surgery, and the advent of the many medications that are effective in acid suppression.
Alexander S, Rosemurgy, Natalie, Donn, Harold, Paul, Kenneth, Luberice, Sharona B, Ross   +4 more
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Current Opinion in Pharmacology, 2005
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasingly common worldwide; symptoms differ between individuals and endoscopically visible injury is present in only about 50% of cases. Although GERD is a disorder of gastrointestinal motility and structure, the most effective therapy is based on the use of acid antisecretory drugs.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Journal of Gastroenterology, 2010
GERD is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder, and its prevalence in Asia is increasing. Classical symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation are common presentations. There is no standard criterion for the diagnosis of GERD, and 24-h pH monitoring lacks sensitivity in NERD.
Kwong Ming, Fock, Choo Hean, Poh
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Nursing Standard, 1992
This article examines the diagnostic and treatment options available to people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease. The role of nurses in advising and educating patients about lifestyle modifications, which reduce the severity of symptoms and increase the quality of life, is emphasised.
C, Mitchell, K, Parry-Billings
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1988
In these speculations of the future in gastro-esophageal reflux a hope is expressed that gastro-esophageal reflux disease is accepted as a separate entity. Treatment and diagnosis should not be confused with those of ulcer disease. Reflux disease is not a problem of too much acid in the stomach, but too much acid in the wrong place, the esophagus.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 2004
Although Galen first described esophagitis almost 2000 years ago, its relation to acid was only recognized in the 19th century by Rokitansky. Considerably more interest in the symptoms and complications of esophagitis has been evident over the last century, as gastroesophageal reflux disease displaced peptic ulceration and became the principal acid ...
Irvin M, Modlin, Steven F, Moss, Mark, Kidd, Kevin D, Lye   +3 more
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Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2014
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive diseases in the Western world, with typical symptoms, such as heartburn, regurgitation, or retrosternal pain, reported by 15% to 20% of the general population. The pathophysiology of GERD is multifactorial.
Boeckxstaens, Guy E., Rohof, Wout O.
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Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms in Japan

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2005
AbstractBackground and Aim:  Epidemiological studies have shown that 10–48% of people in developed countries have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. The present study aimed to examine the prevalence of GERD symptoms and GERD in Japanese subjects.Methods:  A cross‐sectional study of Japanese ...
Yasuhiro, Fujiwara, Kazuhide, Higuchi, Yoko, Watanabe, Masatsugu, Shiba, Toshio, Watanabe, Kazunari, Tominaga, Nobuhide, Oshitani, Takayuki, Matsumoto, Hideki, Nishikawa, Tetsuo, Arakawa   +9 more
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Medical Clinics of North America, 1991
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, usually manifested by frequent heartburn, occurs in approximately 10% of our adult population. The presence of a hiatal hernia is usually associated with, but does not necessarily cause, LES dysfunction, allowing acid reflux to produce esophageal and aerodigestive symptoms.
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