GORD

Question 1

red flags in GORD

Answer 1

recurrent vomiting
dysphagia or odynophagia
weight loss
GI blood loss
epigastric mass
age > 50 years

Question 2

lifestyle modification

Answer 2

weight loss
elevation of the head of the bed
avoidance of food 2-3 hours before bedtime if there are nocturnal symptoms
drugs with anticholinergic or smooth muscle relaxing properties may exacerbate symptoms
antacids
if symptoms persist, trial of PPI