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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Rouba Khalil Naaman
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 22
ISBN13: 9781799838029|ISBN10: 1799838021|EISBN13: 9781799838036
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3802-9.ch002
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Naaman, Rouba Khalil. "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease." Cases on Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders, edited by Elham Abbas Aljaaly, et al., IGI Global, 2021, pp. 24-45. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3802-9.ch002

APA

Naaman, R. K. (2021). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In E. Aljaaly, N. Khalifa, R. Naaman, & M. Bakhsh (Eds.), Cases on Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders (pp. 24-45). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3802-9.ch002

Chicago

Naaman, Rouba Khalil. "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease." In Cases on Medical Nutrition Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders, edited by Elham Abbas Aljaaly, et al., 24-45. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3802-9.ch002

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Abstract

This chapter discusses a gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) case. GERD is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. It results from the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which leads to stomach acid reflux, which in turn causes heartburn and discomfort. Certain lifestyle factors and dietary choices aggravate this condition, leading to serious tissue damage. Management of GERD usually requires medications and lifestyle and dietary modifications. This case involves the symptoms and aggravating factors of GERD. It also shows the role of medical nutrition therapy in managing GERD symptoms. Moreover, it will allow dietetic professionals to assess GERD symptoms to plan for nutrition interventions and educate patients about the dietary manipulation required to reduce gastric acid secretions and relieve pain.

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