Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Diagnosis of  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Taking a detailed history is vital to the diagnosis of GERD

• Useful investigations may include:
• Barium Swallow X-Rays
• Esophageal Manometry
• Esophageal pH Monitoring, and
• Esopha Gogastroduo Denoscopy (EGD)

EGD is a form of endoscopy which involves the insertion of a thin scope through the mouth and throat into the esophagus and stomach (often while the patient is sedated) in order to assess the internal surface of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.  In general, an EGD is done when the patient does not respond well to treatment, has had symptoms or required medications for a prolonged time (generally 5 years), has dysphagia, anemia, blood in the stool (detected chemically), has weight loss, or has changes in the voice.

Complications / Issues

In addition to causing a disturbed sleep and often-intense pain, GERD has also been linked to laryngitis, chronic cough, pulmonary fibrosis, earache, ulcers of the vocal cords, and asthma.

The complications of GERD may also include stricture formation, and the development of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal ulcers.  GERD may also lead to the development of esophageal cancer.

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