Triggers for problems of the oesophagus

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Send us Fan MailThis week we cover an increasingly common diagnosis - eosinophilic esophagitis. We will discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and help you remember the approach to treatment. Written by: Dr. Michael Scaffidi (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed b ...  Show more

In this episode I cover gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

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Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) is a tricky condition to treat. The symptoms mimic other more common GI conditions, so it may go underrecognized. Plus, the steps to achieving remission can be complicated and confusing for patients. That’s where a skilled and savvy dietitian can he ...  Show more

Gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD, was the focus of a revised set of guidelines issued in January in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Given the frequency of that condition in primary care clinics, internist and NEJM Journal Watch editor-in-chief Allan Brett proposed a ...