HEALTH NEWS

Study Title:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Study Abstract

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that develops when there is a retrograde flow of stomach contents causing symptoms or complications. GERD can present as Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) when typical symptoms of GERD occur in the absence of visible mucosal injury during endoscopy, or as erosive esophagitis (EE) when patients have histopathological changes in esophageal mucosa. The latter is also called reflux esophagitis.

The typical symptom is heartburn. This most often occurs 30 min to 60 min after meals and upon reclining. Patients often report relief from antacids or baking soda. When patients present with this description of symptoms, the diagnosis can be established with a high degree of confidence.