Esophageal reflux, or GERD, should usually be seen by a gastroenterologist.
GERD is a condition in which the contents of the stomach and duodenum reflux into the esophagus and above, which causes the patient to experience acid reflux, heartburn, chest pain, coughing, and other uncomfortable symptoms. GERD is a digestive disease and patients should visit a gastroenterologist.
Patients can improve the symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn by adjusting their lifestyles, such as eating a regular diet, paying attention to rest, avoiding foods that are likely to cause gastroesophageal reflux, such as chocolate and coffee, and refraining from overeating. Acid-suppressing drugs (e.g., omeprazole, ranitidine) and gastric stimulating drugs (e.g., mosapride) can also be used as prescribed by the doctor.
If there is no significant improvement in the symptoms after adjusting the lifestyle or if the condition is serious, the patient should go to the gastroenterology department of the hospital in a timely manner and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor in order to avoid delaying the condition.