Author/Editor		Bojc, Zora
Title		Obravnava bolnika z gastroezofagealno refluksno boleznijo v ambulanti zdravnika družinske medicine
Translated title		Treatment of the patient with gastro-esophageal reflux disease in family practice
Type		članek
Source		In: Židanik S, Tušek-Bunc K, editors. Medicinsko tehnični pripomočki. Zbornik 3. mariborski kongres družinske medicine; 2004 nov 26-27; Maribor. Ljubljana: Združenje zdravnikov družinske medicine SZD,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 62-5
Language		slo
Abstract		Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is a common, potentially serious condition that can greatly reduce patients quality of life. Heartburn and acid regurgitation are the predominant symptoms of this disease. Careful analysis of symptoms and history is key to diagnosis which can be supported by a trial of treatment. Clear endoscopic abnormalities are found in less than half of patients. Proton pump inhibitor are the most effective therapy, other drugs also available are antacids, H2 receptor antagonists and prokinetic agents. Antireflux surgery is as effective as long term proton pump inhibitor, but carry a higher risk for complications.
Descriptors		GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX FAMILY PRACTICE HEARTBURN HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONISTS PROTON PUMP ENDOSCOPY, GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH BEHAVIOR