GERD Up to Date

Question 1

Some degree of reflux is physiologic. Physiologic reflux episodes typically have what characteristics?

Answer 1

occur postprandially, are short-lived, asymptomatic, and rarely occur during sleep

Question 2

Pathologic reflux is associated with

Answer 2

symptoms or mucosal injury, often including nocturnal episodes

Question 3

In general, the term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is applied to

Answer 3

patients with symptoms suggestive of reflux or complications thereof, but not necessarily with esophageal inflammation