List Of Medications For Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic; Dyspepsia - GERD
Prevention
- Heartburn prevention techniques
- Looking at the esophagus with an endoscope and obtaining a sample of esophagus tissue for examination (esophagoscopy with biopsy) may be recommended to diagnose Barrett's esophagus.
- Follow-up endoscopy to look for dysplasia or cancer is often advised.
References
Wang KK, Sampliner RE. Updated guidelines 2008 for the diagnosis, surveillance and therapy of...
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