Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) refers to reflux of the gastric contents into the oesophagus, leading to oesophagitis. These reflux symptoms are sufficient to greatly impair quality of life and can have long-term complications if not treated.

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Created September 2009

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Title:   Gastro-oesophageal reflux: what causes it? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   In people with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, the lower oesophageal sphincter does not function properly.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Acid reflux and heartburn
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre
Description:   Heartburn is a symptom of the disorder gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). It is described as a gripping discomfort situated below the breast bone.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Managing the symptoms of GORD
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Introduction Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common and chronic gastrointestinal disorder. Nearly 80% of the population will experience symptoms of reflux at some stage in their lives. GORD is associated w
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GORD)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Acid reflux, also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), is a disease of the lower oesophagus (foodpipe) and stomach. Acid reflux involves inflammation and irritation of the lower oesophagus due to the reflux of food and gastric acid.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Barrett's oesophagus (Barrett's esophagus)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information covering the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's oesophagus and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Endoscopic treatments for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD): consumer summary
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   This consumer summary discusses gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. ASERNIP-S looked at the safety and effectiveness of new endoscopic treatments, compared with standard surgical treatment.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Endoscopic treatments for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD): an accelerated systematic review
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   This accelerated systematic review aims to assess the safety and efficacy of a number of endoscopic anti-relux treatments currently used for treating GORD.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   In gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), the stomach contents wash back up (reflux) into the oesophagus, where it may damage the oesophageal lining.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Asthma and the gastric reflux connection - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Recent medical research has been trying to unravel the link between asthma and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD, or GERD).
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Gastro-oesophageal reflux: what are the symptoms? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Heartburn is the most noticeable of several symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Gastro-oesophageal reflux: what is it? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is the most common cause of heartburn and indigestion in Western society.
Date:   Jul 2001
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