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Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Adults

• Published: June 2000
• Revised: 2009
• Topic: Gastroenterology
• Scope: Management
• Abstract: GERD is a symptom complex often characterized by burning retrosternal pain or discomfort with or without regurgitation. This guideline provides recommendations of non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical management as well as recommendations related to endoscopy
• Target Population: Adults
• Exclusions:
  • • Children <18 years
  • • Pregnant/lactating women
• Working Group Membership: Family physicians, general practitioners, gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, pathologist, radiologist, radiation oncologist, infectious disease specialist, representatives from the public and the Alberta Pharmaceutical Association