Helicobacter pylori is the major cause of gastritis and duodenitis, and is responsible for the majority of gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is thought that Hpylori may have a benign influence in the prevention of reflux esophagitis and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is due to failure of the gastro-esophageal anti-reflux mechanism, thus allowing gastric acid to damage the esophagea…
Gastroesophageal Reflux diseases (GERD) adalah suatu kondisi dimana cairan lambung refluks ke esofagus sehingga menimbulkan gejala khas berupa rasa terbakar, nyeri di dada, regurgitasi dan komplikasi. GERD merupakan pe nyakit kronik yang memerlukan pengobatan jangka panjang sehingga berdampak terhadap penurunan produktivitas, kualitas hidup. Anamnesis gejala klinis tipikal, adanya faktor dan te…