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GERD (CAUSES (Obesity, Acid reflux, Dry cough, Heart burn, Sore throat),…
GERD
CAUSES
Obesity
Acid reflux
Dry cough
Heart burn
Sore throat
DIET
Bananas,apples, pineapples and watermelons
Skim-milk and low fat yoghurts
Salad greens
Lean meats
Skin less chicken and turkey but not fried
HEALTH EDUCATION
Avoid tight fitting clothes
Avoid foods that trigger heartburn
Eat Smaller meals
Don't lie down after a meal
Maintain a healthy weight
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Endoscopy
X-ray of the upper abdomen
Acid monitoring test
Manometry
NURSING MANAGEMENT
Emotional support to prevent anxiety
Analgesics to relieve pain
Ensure patient safety
Elevate the head of the patient
PHARMACOTHERAPY
Antiacids
H-2-receptor blockers
Proton pump inhibitors
PHATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Flow back into the food pipe
The reflux then irritates the esophagus lining and cause Gerd
Stomach acids or occasionally stomach contents
DEFINITION
Occurs when stomach acid reflux to the osephagus