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SA PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
Volume 89, Issue 5, Pages 23-29Publisher
MEDPHARM PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD
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GORD; heartburn; regurgitation; acid suppression
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a condition where acid from the stomach continuously flows back into the oesophagus, causing discomfort. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications. The main symptoms of GORD are heartburn and regurgitation. Treatment options include antacids, H2 antagonists, and other medications.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) presents with patients experiencing discomfort due to acid-containing stomach contents persistently being refluxed into the oesophagus. This condition can lead to serious complications if left untreated. The two chief complaints of GORD are heartburn and regurgitation. The management of GORD is wide and varied and includes antacids, H2-antagonists, alginates, pro-kinetics, or proton pump inhibitors. GORD is known to cause economic and social burdens, thus appropriate management is vital to improving a patient's quality of life.
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