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Test Your Knowledge of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Dysphagia

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What is the most common type of GERD?

Complicated GERD

Uncomplicated GERD (correct)

Barrett's esophagus

Eosinophilic esophagitis

What are two types of esophageal web?

Schatzki's ring and esophageal cancer

Schatzki's ring and the upper esophageal web (correct)

Esophageal spasm and Barrett's esophagus

Eosinophilic esophagitis and the lower esophageal web

What type of condition is esophageal spasm?

Common

Rare (correct)

Uncomplicated

Complicated

What is the cause of esophageal spasm?

Impaired inhibitory innervation Signup and view all the answers

What can occur after the initiation of a swallow?

Esophageal dysphagia Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment can be used to treat GERD?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication of GERD if it is left untreated?

Barrett's esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of hypertonic motility disorder?

Impaired inhibitory innervation of the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to diagnose complicated GERD?

Measuring pH levels in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between age and GERD?

It increases with age Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

GERD is a common condition that increases with age.
There are several types of GERD, but the most common is uncomplicated GERD.
Complicated GERD can be diagnosed by measuring pH levels in the blood and checking for symptoms such as chest pain or hoarseness.
If GERD is not treated, it can lead to complications such as Barrett's esophagus, esophageal cancer, or eosinophilic esophagitis.
There are several ways to treat GERD, including using medications and surgery.
Esophageal dysphagia can occur after the initiation of a swallow and can be caused by various structural abnormalities.
Schatzki's ring and the upper esophageal web are two types of esophageal web.
Esophageal spasm is a rare but serious condition that can be caused by a variety of factors.
ontractions, hypertonic motility disorder O Due to impaired inhibitory innervation of the esophagus, the peristaltic activity in the esophagus is both uncoordinated and more frequent

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This quiz is about GERD, a condition that can affect people of any age. GERD is a common condition that increases with age, and can be diagnosed by measuring pH levels in the blood and checking for symptoms such as chest pain or hoarseness. If GERD is not treated, it can lead to complications such as Barrett's esophagus, esophageal cancer, or eosinophilic esophagitis. There are several ways to treat GERD, including using medications and surgery. Esophageal dysphagia can occur after the initiation of a