GORD

Question 1

GORD mild symptoms tx

Answer 1

~ antacids + alginates
~ H2 antagonists / PPI
~ intermittent tx = maintains remission

Question 2

GORD severe symptoms tx

Answer 2

PPI for 4-6 weeks
~ maintain remission with lower dose PPPI, intermittent PPI or H2 antagonists

Question 3

GORD + Pregnancy

Answer 3

~ antacids + alginates
~ Ranitidine
~ Omeprazole reserved for severe or complicated GORD

Question 4

GORD in children

Answer 4

common in infant & resolves after age 12-18 months
~ mild-moderate GORD = thickened feed or alginates