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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (abbreviated to GERD) is defined as the mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus.

Heartburn is the principal symptom of acid in the esophagus, characterized by burning discomfort behind the breastbone.

The effects of GERD include:

• Esophagitis - inflammatory changes in the esophageal lining
• Strictures - abnormal narrowing in a blood vessel or other tubular organ
• Problems swallowing
• Persistent chest pain

Patients may only demonstrate one of those symptoms. Additional symptoms include cough, hoarseness, voice changes, chronic ear ache, burning chest pains, nausea or sinusitis.

Complications of GERD include:

• Stricture formation
• Barrett's esophagus
• Esophageal spasms
• Esophageal ulcers
• And, may possibly even lead to esophageal cancer, especially in adults over 60 years old

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