GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE Flashcards
occurs when the amount of gastric juice that refluxes into the esophagus exceeds the normal limit for a prolonged period of time, causing symptoms with or without esophageal mucosal injury
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Abnormalities of the lower esophageal sphincter
Etiology / Risk factor of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Hiatus hernia
Etiology / Risk factor of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Delayed esophageal clearance
Etiology / Risk factor of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Gastric contents
Etiology / Risk factor of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Defective gastric emptying
Etiology / Risk factor of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Increased intra-abdominal pressure
Etiology / Risk factor of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Dietary and environmental factors
Etiology / Risk factor of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Patient factors
Etiology / Risk factor of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Heartburn
Typical esophageal symptom in GERD
Regurgitation
Typical esophageal symptom in GERD
Dysphagia
Typical esophageal symptom in GERD
atypical (extraesophageal) symptoms caused by
Abnormal reflux
Coughing and/or wheezing
atypical (extraesophageal) symptom of GERD
Hoarseness
atypical (extraesophageal) symptom of GERD