Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD):
Recovery For Adult Patients
Working with the
Patient
Supports
Family
Lifestyle habits
Stress
Meal Time
Patient Education
Self-Care
Patient Barriers
A chronic disease of the digestive system that
effects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) (Pettit,
M, 2005) www.herbalhalaltasik.com
Pathophysiology: Abnormal
reflux of gastric acidic contents
into the esophagus
Clinical
manifestations
Common Symptoms
Complications:
Medications
What To Take
What to Avoid
Treatments
Surgery
Esophageal ulcers
Acid
Damages
mucosa
lining of the
esophagus.
Peptic Strictures
gastric contents causes
complications or lead to
otherwise painful or
problematic symptoms
(Rubenstein & Chen
2014)
The pH is 4 and below. Acidic gastric contents
can move to esophagus via transient relaxations
or tone loss of the lower esophageal sphincter
(Pettit, M, 2005)us.