GERD

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:GERD
gptkbp:affects adults
children
infants
esophagus
gptkbp:causedBy lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction
gptkbp:complication gptkb:Barrett's_esophagus
Esophageal cancer
esophageal stricture
esophageal adenocarcinoma
gptkbp:diagnosedBy endoscopy
pH monitoring
esophageal manometry
gptkbp:field gastroenterology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1935
gptkbp:fullName Gastroesophageal reflux disease
gptkbp:hasEpidemiology affects up to 20% of Western adults
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GERD
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:K21
gptkbp:prevalence common
gptkbp:prevention weight loss
elevating head of bed
avoiding trigger foods
not eating before bedtime
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:LPR
gptkb:Barrett's_esophagus
acid reflux
gptkbp:riskFactor alcohol consumption
certain medications
obesity
smoking
pregnancy
hiatal hernia
gptkbp:signature chronic cough
acidic taste in mouth
asthma-like symptoms
laryngitis
gptkbp:symptom difficulty swallowing
chest pain
heartburn
regurgitation
gptkbp:synonym acid reflux disease
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:proton_pump_inhibitors
lifestyle modification
H2 receptor blockers
antacids
fundoplication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Corpse_Husband
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5