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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)?

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?

Bloody stool

Chest pain

Acute dysphagia

Bitter taste in the mouth (correct)

What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?

Recurrent superficial ulceration causing esophageal spasm and edema Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of GERD?

Chronic blood loss leading to secondary anemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Incompetence of the cardia due to a sliding hiatal hernia Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?

Recurring superficial ulceration causing longitudinal muscle spasm and esophageal fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Chronic blood loss leading to secondary anemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Burning pain (Heart burn) Signup and view all the answers

What may lead to progressive stricture and shortening of the esophagus in Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Recurring esophageal fibrosis due to superficial ulceration Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical procedure may lead to alkalosis in cases of gastrectomy followed by oesophagoduodenostomy or oesophagojejunostomy without Roux en Y loop?

Oesophagojejunostomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to incompetence of cardia?

Sliding H.H. Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial symptom of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which is characterized by burning pain?

Heart burn Signup and view all the answers

What may cause chronic blood loss leading to secondary anemia or haematemesis in Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Peptic ulceration in the lower esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic feature of reflux esophagitis in GERD causes longitudinal muscle spasm drawing the cardia more and more up into the thorax?

Superficial ulceration Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary etiology of GERD?

What is the definition of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

What is a characteristic symptom of GERD?

What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?

What is a potential complication of GERD?

What is the primary cause of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?

What is a potential complication 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)?

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 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 characteristic feature of reflux esophagitis in GERD causes longitudinal muscle spasm drawing the cardia more and more up into the thorax?

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