Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Quiz

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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)

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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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  • Burning in my chest

  • Acid reflux after eating

  • Acid reflux whenever I lie down

  • Acid reflux when I overeat

  • Chest discomfort gets better when I drink something

  • Chest burning

  • Burning sensation in throat and chest

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

A condition where stomach acid flows back up the esophagus (food pipe). It can be caused or worsened by obesity, alcohol, and caffeine. Eating habits also play a role - eating large meals quickly or lying down after meals are known triggers.

Symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • Acid reflux symptoms

  • Upset tummy / upper abdominal discomfort

  • Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat

  • Upper central abdominal pain

  • Burning or hunger sensation in the stomach

  • Excessive burping

  • Diet rich in meat and fat

  • Mental stress or physical exhaustion

Questions your doctor may ask to check for gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • Do you feel stomach acid rising up in your throat, or have a burning sensation in your throat?

  • Do you have discomfort (but not pain) around the upper part of your abdomen /stomach? Such as an upset tummy?

  • Do you have heartburn?

  • Do you have pain in the pit of the stomach (top middle of the abdomen)?

  • Do you have a burning or hunger sensation in the pit of your stomach?

Treatment for gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Treatment starts with lifestyle changes like eating smaller meals and taking a walk after heavy meals. Medications to reduce stomach acid or speed up digestion may be helpful. In severe cases, patients can undergo procedures or surgery.

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Reviewed By:

Scott Nass

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

Aiko Yoshioka

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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