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GERD (Risk factor (POSITION/ ACTIVITY (Bending, Straining), EXTERNAL…
GERD
Risk factor
DIET
Caffeine, fatty/spicy foods, chocolate, coffee, peppermint, citrus, alcohol
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Defination
A condition which develops when reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications
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Pathophysiology
- Transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter
- Esophageal acid clearance and buffering capabilities
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- Aggressive factors associated with esophageal damage
- Eradication of helicobacter pylor
Diagnosis
- Patient Descriptions of Symptoms
- Endoscopy
- Esophagel Manometry
- pH monitoring
- Radiologic testing X-ray
Treatment
Pharmacology
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H2 Antagonist
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Higher doses required
- for more
severe symptoms f
- for maintenance dosing
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