Gastroenterology Specialty Center – Fayez Sandouk MD FRCP

The Most Updates on Endoscopic management of GERD(May 2019)

Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease “GERD” is one of the most common disease in the world.  The main symptom usually is Heartburn which might progress to dysphagia due to esophagitis that might cause subsequently stricture and lastly might end up with risky Barrett’s esophagus [1]. Extra-esophageal symptoms are also common like chest pain, cough, asthma, dental erosions etc.  Symptoms might be very distressing and affecting the life style which might result into social conflicts & depression.