Question 242 · LEK · Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux in physiological conditions is a short-term phenomenon. But if it lasts long or the episodes of reflux are frequent it could be the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Alarming signs of GERD do not include:
- A. weight loss.
- B. coughing attacks at night with dyspnoea.
- C. heartburn.
- D. swallowing disorders.
- E. anaemia.
Hint
Separate the typical symptom of reflux from red-flag features that suggest complications or another disease.
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