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Gastroesophageal reflux disease physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Patients with GERD usually appear ill due to the pain. Common physical examination include hoarseness of voice, laryngitis, otitis media, and lung wheezes.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Appearance of the patient
- Patients with GERD usually appear ill and uncomfortable due to the retrosternal pain.
Vital signs
- Hypertension spicking specially in patients already with pre-existing hypertension.[1]
HEENT
- Hoarseness of voice
- Laryngitis
- Otitis media
- Dental erosions
Lungs
Abdomen
References
References
- ↑ Li ZT, Ji F, Han XW, Wang L, Yue YQ, Wang ZG (2017). “The Role of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Provoking High Blood Pressure Episodes in Patients With Hypertension”. J Clin Gastroenterol. doi:10.1097/MCG.0000000000000933. PMID 28961574.
- ↑ Hom C, Vaezi MF (2013). “Extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease”. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 42 (1): 71–91. doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2012.11.004. PMID 23452632.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]