Management of Gastroesophageal reflux disease in adult: Review article

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

2 Student Research Committee, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran

3 Department of Pharmacotherapy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very common disease. This review focuses on the management strategies for patients with this disease. We review the initial and maintenance therapy of GERD. We also review different management of recurrent and refractory GERD.

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