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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Keung C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4816873 | biostudies-other | 2016 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Australian prescriber 20160201 1
If there are no features of serious disease, suspected gastro-oesophageal reflux disease can be initially managed with a trial of a proton pump inhibitor for 4-8 weeks. This should be taken 30-60 minutes before food for optimal effect. Once symptoms are controlled, attempt to withdraw acid suppression therapy. If symptoms recur, use the minimum dose that controls symptoms. Patients who have severe erosive oesophagitis, scleroderma oesophagus or Barrett's oesophagus require long-term treatment wi ...[more]