Clinical practice. Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
review · Level V
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Abstract
A 53-year-old man, who is otherwise healthy and has a 20-year history of occasional heartburn, reports having had worsening heartburn for the past 12 months, with daily symptoms that disturb his sleep. He reports having had no dysphagia, gastrointestinal bleeding, or weight loss and in fact has recently gained 20 lb (9 kg). What would you advise regarding his evaluation and treatment?
Medical subject headings
- Fundoplication
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Proton Pump Inhibitors