作者: Donald O. Castell
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-4803-4_12
关键词: Reflux esophagitis 、 Regurgitation (digestion) 、 Chronic cough 、 Heartburn 、 Chest pain 、 Esophagus 、 Dermatology 、 Peptic 、 GERD 、 Medicine
摘要: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) usually presents with heartburn or regurgitation. These symptoms occur most commonly within two hours after eating while in the recumbent position. In addition to this typical presentation, many so-called “atypical” forms of GERD also occur. This includes angina-like chest pain, asthma, chronic cough and hoarseness voice. Although some regard as mere an annoyance, may have important effect on quality life (1). Furthermore, up 20% patients more serious complications such ulcerative esophagitis, peptic stricture, epithelial metaplasia (Barrett’s esophagus) its premalignant potential (2). individuals, particularly those who present a gastroenterologist, is often relapsing condition. Therefore, long-term treatment essence managing