GERD Flashcards
1
Q
What are the hallmark s/s of GERD
2
*TQ
A
substernal heartburn
regurgitation
2
Q
What is Barretts esophagus
A
gastric cells replace esophagus cells as a result of chronic GERD
predisposes to adenocarcinoma of esophagus
3
Q
What is eosinophilic esophagitis
A
chronic disease where eosinophils (WBCs) build up in chronic inflammation leading to difficulty swallowing from inflam/narrowing to esophagus
caused by chronic GERD
4
Q
What are 3 other common s/s/ GERD
A
Chest pain
chronic cough
hoarseness/sore throat
5
Q
PPI use can cause _ vitamin deficiency
A
Vit B12
6
Q
What causes GERD
A
dysfunction of lower esophageal sphincter
