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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, (GERD) consists of a spectrum of symptoms that occur when
gastric acid refluxes into the esophagus, thereby causing damage to it. One of the major
contributing factors to GERD is the inability of the stomach to empty itself in a normal
fashion (a motility disorder). This then leads to prolonged periods of contact between
acid and the esophageal wall, thereby leading to inflammation and scarring of the
esophagus.
Persons with occasional mild symptoms of GERD may not require any specific evaluation and
may be candidates for direct treatment. Patients with regular symptoms of GERD (weekly
symptoms or symptoms on a consistent basis) or patients with heartburn associated with
difficulty swallowing, weight loss, anemia or bleeding need to be evaluated on a more
aggressive basis.
The goal of medical care is to relieve symptoms and heal esophagitis. The severity of GERD
symptoms and complications influence therapy selection. The symptoms of GERD are generally
well controlled with appropriate lifestyle changes and available drug therapy. In very
severe cases, surgery may needed to receive an acceptable response.
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