Common Questions About the Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - American ...
May 15, 2015 - Common questions that arise regarding treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include which medications are most effective, when surgery may be indicated, which patients should be screened for Barrett esophagus and Helicobacter pylori infection, and which adverse effects ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0515/p692.html
Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2003 - The primary treatment goals in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease are relief of symptoms, prevention of symptom relapse, healing of erosive esophagitis, and prevention of complications of esophagitis. In patients with reflux esophagitis, treatment is directed at acid ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1001/p1311.html
Reducing Adverse Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2012 - Proton pump inhibitors effectively treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, duodenal ulcers, and pathologic hypersecretory conditions. Proton pump inhibitors cause few adverse effects with short-term use; however, long-term use has been scrutinized for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0701/p66.html
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