Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Introduction Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD or GERD) is caused by backflow of gastric and/or duodenal contents past the lower oesophageal sphincter into the oesophagus without belching or vomiting. The disease is classified into two groups based on endoscopy findings as non-erosive gastro-oesophageal disease (non-erosive GORD) and erosive gastro-oesophageal disease (erosive GORD). Failure to treat may … Read more