GORD Flashcards
1
Q
List four symptoms of GORD?
A
- heartburn
- regurgitation
- chest pain
- dysphagia
- upper GI bleeding
2
Q
Name three risk factors for GORD
A
hiatus hernia, obesity, smoking, diet
3
Q
What is the treatment management for reflux?
A
weight loss, smoking cessation antacids PPIs surveillance endoscopy if barrett's oesophagus surgery
4
Q
What are the complications of GORD?
A
oesophagitis barrett's oesophagus (dysplastic change) stricture formation (dysphagia) aspiration, pneumonia upper GI bleeding
