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GERD Acid reflux: symptoms and complications
Matthew Carns, M.D.
Mankato Clinic Gastroenterology
9.3.14
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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• Some reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus is normal
• Reflux of gastric contents that causes symptoms is generally classified as GERD
• Acid reflux may cause damage without causing symptoms
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Acid reflux
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Acid reflux is a common problem
• 10-22 percent of adults in the Western Hemisphere report GERD symptoms
• Less than 5 percent of adults in Asia report GERD symptoms
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Risk factors • Obesity
• Hiatal hernia
• Pregnancy
• Smoking
• Dry mouth
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Delayed stomach emptying
• Connective tissue disorders such as scleroderma
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Symptoms of acid reflux • Heartburn
• Regurgitation
• Water brash
• Difficulty swallowing
• Painful swallowing
• A sensation of a lump in the throat (globus)
• Cough
• Nausea
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Acid reflux can damage the esophagus
• Esophageal inflammation or erosive esophagitis
• Narrowing known as ring or stricture
• Barrett’s esophagus
• A change in the esophagus that can develop into cancer
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Healthy esophagus
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Esophageal inflammation
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Esophageal ring
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Brett’s esophagus
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Esophageal cancer
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Diagnosis • Symptoms
• Trial of medication to see if therapy improves symptoms
• Endoscopy
• pH monitoring • pH probe or Bravo study
• Abdominal ultrasound to evaluate gallbladder/biliary problems that may mimic GERD
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Endoscopy
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Bravo pH monitoring
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Treatment of acid reflux
• Non-medical therapy
• Medical therapy
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Non-medical therapy • Dietary changes
• Smaller meals
• Avoid meals before bed
• Avoid problem foods
• Avoid carbonation
• Weight loss
• Don’t smoke
• Reduce alcohol
• Consider elevating the head of the bed
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Medical therapy
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Medications • Antacids
• Neutralize secreted acids
• H2 receptor blockers (Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet) • Block histamine and reduce acid production
• Proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Nexium, Protonix) • “Break” the acid pump
• Most powerful acid reducing medications
• Possible long-term use side effects such as bone fracture
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Talk to your doctor!
• Acid reflux is a common, treatable disease
• Untreated acid reflux can cause damage to the esophagus, including cancer
• Deciding on an evaluation and treatment plan will require teamwork with your doctor
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Thank you