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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Prevention (Maintain a healthy weight,…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Prevention
Maintain a healthy weight
Stop smoking
Elevate head of your bed
Avoid tight-fitting clothing
Causes
Caused by frequent acid reflux
Pathophysiology
Changes in reflux exposure, epithelial resistance, and visceral sensitivity
the gastric refluxate is a noxious material that injures the esophagus and elicits symptoms
Clinical manifestations
Heartburn
Nausea
Dry cough
Belching
Treatment
Elevate head of bed
Weight loss
Antacid
Proton-pump inhibitor