Gastroesophageal Reflux Flashcards

1
Q

is GR common

A

yes in infants

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2
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etiology

A

neuromuscular

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3
Q

what is gastresophageal reflux

A

reflux via the esophageal sphincter

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4
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patho

A

gastric contents - come up into the esophagus - esaphagitis

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5
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complication

A

growth problems due to lack of nutrition

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6
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Treatment

A

usually self limiting
symptomatic treatment
- modify feeding
- fundoplicaton

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