GERD

Question 1

What does GRED stand for / AKA

Answer 1

Gastroesophagel reflux disease AKA heartburn

Question 2

Patho of GERD

Answer 2

Backflow of gastric acid from stomach

Question 3

2 causes of GERD

Answer 3

1. Dec LESS strength
2. Inc stomach pressure

Question 4

Triggers/ RFs for GERD

Answer 4

Fatty foods, tomatoes, spicy foods, citrus, caffeine, alcohol, obesity

Question 5

S/S GERD

Answer 5

Pyrosis- heartburn
Dyspepsia
Regurgitation
Chest pain
Dysphagia
Burping
Pulm symptoms if severe

Question 6

GERD complications

Answer 6

Ulcer
Scarring
Strictures
*barrett esophagus (pre malignant, metaplastic, @ risk for esophagus cancer)

Question 7

GERD to

Answer 7

Avoid triggers

Question 8

What is dysphagia

Answer 8

Difficultly swallowing

Question 9

2 causes of dysphagia

Answer 9

1. Mechanical obstruction (tumor, stenosis)
2. Neuromuscular (stroke, trachea PTs)