Question 32 · LEK · Gastroesophageal reflux disease
“The first-step treatment of this disease consists in non-pharmacological methods, including quantitatively and qualitatively adjusted diet, refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol and withdrawal of ulcerogenic drugs”. The above description refers to:
- A. gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- B. coeliac disease.
- C. irritable bowel syndrome.
- D. ulcerative colitis.
- E. Crohn’s disease.
Hint
Look for the condition whose first-line management relies on lifestyle change and avoiding drugs that injure the upper gastrointestinal mucosa.
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