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Pathophysiology

Classic Symptoms

Complicated GERD

Only life style modifications is not enough but eliminating late night snaking is the most effective

Acid supression

Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation

Hypotensive lower esophageal sphincter

Anatomic disruption of GE junction

Note it might be caused by something not included in these 3 typical causes

Often from a hiatal hernia

Heartburn

Regurgitation

Non-cardiac chest pain

Chronic cough

Multiple tests have been performed and all came back negative should make you suspect

Odonophagia

Dysphagia

Vomiting

Weight loss

PPIs

Didn't respond?

Responds well

might not be GERD

Sx is useless

Good candidate for sx