Gastroesophageal reflux disease: A clinical overview for primary care physicians

ConclusionGERD is one of the most common diagnoses made by gastroenterologists and primary care physicians. It is important to recognize the typical and atypical presentations of GERD. This paper helps primary care physicians understand the disease’s pathophysiology, and when, how, and with what to treat GERD before referring patients to gastroenterologists or surgeons.
Source: Pathophysiology - Category: Pathology Source Type: research