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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (view source)
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| LMDDx = intestinal metaplasia ([[Barrett's esophagus]]), [[eosinophilic esophagitis]], [[acute esophagitis]] | |||
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| Site = [[esophagus]] | |||
| Assdx = [[obesity]], [[Barrett's esophagus]] | |||
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| Prevalence = common | |||
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| Endoscopy = erythema, erosions, +/-ulceration. | |||
| Prognosis = benign | |||
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| ClinDDx = [[eosinophilic esophagitis]], [[acute esophagitis]] | |||
| Tx = proton pump inhibitors | |||
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'''Gastroesophageal reflux disease''', abbreviated '''GERD''', is a common pathology of the [[esophagus]]. It is occasionally abbreviated ''GORD'' (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease). | '''Gastroesophageal reflux disease''', abbreviated '''GERD''', is a common pathology of the [[esophagus]]. It is occasionally abbreviated ''GORD'' (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease). | ||