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GERD is a chronic disease,
butsymptoms can be relieved
GERD
with treatment.
Lifestyle changes are important in
the course of treatment for GERD.
Create a food intake log to identify
triggers that worsen reflux.
Have small meals and avoid
GASTROESOPHAGEAL
REFLUX DISEASE
overeating.
Avoid lying down 2-3 hours after a
meal.
Raise the head of the bed 7-8
inches when sleeping; 'bed blocks'
work better than pillows.
Be aware of side effects of the
medications and when to report to
physician.
Consult physician if symptoms
persist to consider surgery or http://whatisgerd.weebly.com
endoscopy treatment.
Risk factors Diagnostic tests
Obesity Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Acid
Hiatal hernia Suppression Symptom Test
Pregnancy PPI reduces stomach acid. A diagnosis of GERD can
Diabetes be made if signs and symptoms are improved with PPI.
Upper Endoscopy
Delayed stomach emptying
full examination of the esophagus, stomach,
Asthma duodenum first section of small intestine by a
Smoking tube with a camera called an endoscope. Biopsy of
Dry mouth tissue can also be done. Sedation is required.
Upper Gastrointestinal Chromoendoscopy
A bacteria called Helicobacter pylori
upper endoscopy with contrast dyes to detect
What is GERD? Connective tissue disorder abnormal tissues and small lesions in esophageal
lining