Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disease of the gastrointestinal tract. GERD is defined as symptoms or mucosal damage as a result of abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus or beyond. GER (Gatroesophageal reflux) is a normal physiologic process in which there will be retrograde movement of gastric contents from the stomach to the esophagus. GER is not a disease. The present study involved 50 patients attended to the gerenral surgery department the sree mookambikai Medical College Hospital during the study period from September 2023 and augest 2024. The present study comprised of patients who Were diagnosed of Gastro‐esophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGI scopy). Total of 100 patients with upper gastrointestinal endoscopy proven Gastroesophageal reflux disease. A total of 100 patients, diagnosed of Gastro‐esophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on UGI scopy was enrolled in this study. Descriptive statistics of the collected data of total 100 patients was analyzed. Mean age of GERD patients was 56.09±15.93 years (Range: 20‐82 years). Furthermore, we divided the total of 100 GERD patients into two groups: GERD with complications (24 patients) and GERD without complications (76 patients) and analyzed the documented variables between these two groups. Classical symptoms of GERD was not present in all the patients (Heartburn was present in 74% of patients, Regurgitation in 75% and Retrosternal chest pain in 66% of patients). GERD is more common in non‐vegetarians than vegetarians. Order of prevalence of grades of reflux esophagitis: A>B>D> C. Prevalence of GERD complications was 24% in our syudy with order of erosive esophagitis >Barrett’s esophagus and Esophageal stricture.
How to cite this article:
Prahaladh Ramaswamy and Pandy . A Study on Clinical Profile of Endoscopic Proven Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/makrjms.2025.3.157.163
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/makrjms.2025.3.157.163