Gastrointestinal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
GERD is a chronic digestive disease where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.
Warning Signs & Symptoms
⚠️Heartburn
⚠️Regurgitation
⚠️Difficulty swallowing
⚠️Chronic cough
⚠️Chest pain
⚠️Laryngitis
Common Causes
🔍Weakened lower esophageal sphincter
🔍Hiatal hernia
🔍Obesity
🔍Pregnancy
🔍Smoking
Diagnostic Tests
✓Upper endoscopy
✓Ambulatory acid probe test
✓X-ray of upper digestive system
✓Manometry
Treatment Options
💊Lifestyle changes
💊Antacids
💊H2 blockers
💊PPIs
💊Surgery
Recommended Specialist
Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Diabetes Fellowship (CMC Vellore), Oncology Fellowship (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK), DFID Certification
25+ years
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Contact Information
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Phone
+977 9700682797
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Email
info@gynenepal.com
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Location
Dillibazar Pipalbot, Kathmandu
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Hours
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