The diagnosis of GERD should, in most circumstances, be made on the basis of the presentation of a patient with typical symptoms of heartburn and/or regurgitation. [1] Using esophageal pH monitoring ...

From November 2004 to March 2005, 263 consecutive patients who were referred for diagnostic investigation to the Gastroenterology Clinic of Asan Medical Center, presenting dyspepsia without heartburn ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A: This 52-year-old man with presumed gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis grade D, is referred ...

The diagnosis of GERD varies based on patient symptoms and may include upper endoscopy or reflux testing. Communication with PCPs helps improve patient care and provides opportunity for education. The ...

The long-term safety and efficacy of medical therapy compared with antireflux surgery for the treatment of patients with chronic GERD is not clear. This randomized, multicenter prospective study ...

Several diagnostic methods are available to assess patients with refractory heartburn. 1 Once a patient meets the criteria for refractory heartburn, upper endoscopy should be used to rule out the ...

Patients with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) appear to have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma as the general population, according to a large Nordic population-based ...

NERD, or non-erosive reflux disease, is a form of GERD in which people experience chronic acid reflux symptoms but have a ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach contents backflow into the esophagus or throat leading to symptoms of heartburn, and regurgitation. This can occur whether the patient is either ...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus can cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion.

Regurgitation happens when stomach content moves back up into your throat or mouth. GER and GERD are the most common causes of regurgitation. Prevent regurgitation by eating smaller meals and avoiding ...