GERD: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

GERD: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) explains gastroesophageal reflux disease in a simple question-and-answer format. It covers the causes, symptoms, complications, and treatment options for this common digestive disorder.

Inside, you will learn what GERD is, how acid reflux develops, and why weakness of the lower esophageal sphincter leads to symptoms. The book explains risk factors such as obesity, pregnancy, smoking, alcohol, coffee, large meals, late-night eating, and certain medical conditions like scleroderma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Symptoms including chest pain, heartburn, regurgitation, laryngitis, hoarseness, and sleep difficulties are clearly described, along with complications such as esophagitis, strictures, Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer, dental problems, asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis.

The book also discusses diagnostic methods such as endoscopy, X-ray, manometry, pH probe testing, and biopsy, as well as treatments including antacids, proton pump inhibitors, prokinetics, and surgical procedures like fundoplication, LINX device, and Stretta procedure.

This book is suitable for anyone who wants to understand GERD, acid reflux, and heartburn in a direct and easy-to-read way.