GERD, a condition produced when there is reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus that causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications, is a chronic and recurrent disease requiring long-term therapy to control symptoms and prevent complications2.
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A condition produced when there is reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus.
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Once you start GERD treatment, symptoms usually are controlled faster than it takes to heal any lesions present.
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The diagnosis is done solely based on patient symptoms, but it might be necessary to run some tests
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More common: heartburn, acid regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, sensación de masa en el estómago…
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If GERD is mismanaged or left untreated, there can be serious complications.
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Several factors may contribute to the development of reflux 1.
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GERD treatment seeks to reduce the amount of acid flowing back from the stomach into the oesophagus
