GORD Flashcards
1
Q
GORD
A
incompetent LOS
poor oesophageal clearance
barrier function/visceral sensitivity
2
Q
symptoms
A
heartburn, acid reflux, water brash, dysphagia, odynophagia, weight loss, chest pain, hoarseness, coughing
3
Q
investigation
A
endoscopy- oesophagitis
Oesophageal manometry
4
Q
management
A
antacids
H2 antagonists (ranitidine, cimetidine)
raising head of bed, avoid provoking factors
heal oesophagitis and prevent complications
