Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which gastroesophageal reflux
(GER) causes either esophageal mucosal injury, annoying symptoms, or both. It is classified into reflux esophagitis (RE) with esophageal mucosal injuries and non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) with symptoms alone.1
Gerd is among the commonest conditions encountered in daily clinical practice. The prevalence varies in different geographic areas; however, it is estimated to be 10% in the general adult population.1 A Pakistani study reported a prevalence of GERD in rural women to be 64.11%, out of these, 54.6% had GERD with a high impact on life.2 It can interfere with physical activity impairing social functioning, disturbing sleep and reducing work productivity.
Key words: Gastroesophageal reflux, GERD, esophagitis.
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