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What is the primary etiology of GERD?
What is the primary etiology of GERD?
- Pyloric stenosis
- Delayed emptying of the stomach due to organic factors
- Formation of a peptic ulcer in the lower esophagus
- Incompetence of the cardia due to sliding hiatal hernia (correct)
What is the definition of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is the definition of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
- Formation of a peptic ulcer in the lower esophagus
- Incompetence of the pyloric sphincter leading to delayed emptying of the stomach
- Regurgitation of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus leading to chronic esophagitis (correct)
- Chronic inflammation of the stomach lining
What is a characteristic symptom of GERD?
What is a characteristic symptom of GERD?
- Bloody stool
- Chest pain
- Acute dysphagia
- Bitter taste in the mouth (correct)
What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?
What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?
What is a potential complication of GERD?
What is a potential complication of GERD?
What is the primary cause of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is the primary cause of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?
What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?
What is a potential complication of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is a potential complication of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is the characteristic symptom of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is the characteristic symptom of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What may lead to progressive stricture and shortening of the esophagus in Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What may lead to progressive stricture and shortening of the esophagus in Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which surgical procedure may lead to alkalosis in cases of gastrectomy followed by oesophagoduodenostomy or oesophagojejunostomy without Roux en Y loop?
Which surgical procedure may lead to alkalosis in cases of gastrectomy followed by oesophagoduodenostomy or oesophagojejunostomy without Roux en Y loop?
What is the primary cause of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to incompetence of cardia?
What is the primary cause of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to incompetence of cardia?
What is the initial symptom of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which is characterized by burning pain?
What is the initial symptom of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which is characterized by burning pain?
What may cause chronic blood loss leading to secondary anemia or haematemesis in Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What may cause chronic blood loss leading to secondary anemia or haematemesis in Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What characteristic feature of reflux esophagitis in GERD causes longitudinal muscle spasm drawing the cardia more and more up into the thorax?
What characteristic feature of reflux esophagitis in GERD causes longitudinal muscle spasm drawing the cardia more and more up into the thorax?
