GERD and its complications Flashcards
1
Q
Define GERD
A
Condition which develops when the reflux of gastric contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications
2
Q
Epidemiology of GERD
A
reported by 44% of adults.
mostly adults >40 but also infants and children
3
Q
The pathophysiology of GERD is based on the imbalance between what?
A
causative and protective factors
4
Q
What are general causative factors contributing to pathophys of GERD?
A
Gastric contents, duodenal contents, high gastric volume, high intra-abdominal pressure
5
Q
What are general protective factors contribute to pathophys of GERD?
A
physical and functional barriers to retrograde reflux
6
Q
What gastric contents contribute to GERD?
A
Acid most importantly.
