gradual Types of GERD into two main types; Progressive and not progressiveThis is based on the ability to control the symptoms with medication alone, in addition to the risk of developing health complications resulting from this.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease can also be classified 4 types or grades; Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the number of times they appear in a relatively short period and the degree of progression of the disease. [1]

In this article, learn about the main types and degrees of GERD.

The main types of GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is classified into two types:

Non-progressive recurrent GERD

Non-progressive recurrent GERD is characterized by: [1]

• longer type the most commonIt accounts for almost 80% of cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Often, its symptoms can be controlled with medication alone, without the need for other medical or non-surgical intervention.

Advanced gastroesophageal reflux disease

Progressive GERD is characterized by: [1][2]

• longer type The least commonThis represents only about 20% of cases diagnosed with GERD.
• For the most part, it’s not only treatable with medication, it requires Surgical treatment in its early stages to reduce the risk of health complications.
• This involves many serious complications of GERD, such as Barrett’s esophagus.

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GERD degrees

Treatment options often vary depending on the degree of GERD. The factors by which the degree of GERD is determined include: [3][4]

• severity of symptoms;
• How often do the symptoms appear?
• the length of time the reflux episode lasts; The length of time during which acid or reflux stomach contents remain in the esophagus.
• The amount of acid returned to the esophagus.

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There are four grades of GERD; Starting from the lightest to the most severe, we explain them as follows:

First degree: mild gastroesophageal reflux disease

Mild GERD is characterized by: [1][3][5]

• Mild symptoms appear on average once to twice a monthor once a week or less.
• Treatment mainly includes changes in lifestyle and diet, and taking over-the-counter medications only when necessary. Examples include antacids.

Grade 2: moderate GERD

GERD of moderate severity is characterized by: [1][5]

• Symptoms of moderate severity are repeated Several times a week.
• The severity of symptoms may affect the completion of daily activities and tasks.
• Treatment can include taking prescription medications on a daily basis, such as H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors.
• He has a moderate risk of developing esophagitis.

Third degree: severe GERD

Severe GERD is characterized by: [1][3][6]

• The symptoms appear almost continuously, including daily heartburn andchronic cough.
• The severity of the symptoms affects the patient’s quality of life.
• Symptoms may be difficult to control despite taking prescribed medications.
• Severe GERD may require treatment Surgical medical intervention.
• He has a high risk of developing erosive esophagitis.

Grade IV: precancerous GERD

Grade 4 gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) The most dangerous type of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Here is the most important information about it: [1][3]

• Most often, grade 4 develops because years of severe GERD have gone untreated.
• Grade 4 GERD carries a high risk of serious complications, including Barrett’s esophagus, which has precancerous lesions that may later develop into esophageal cancer. Therefore, this is the fourth degree The most dangerous type of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• It is recommended to treat GERD grade 4 immediately and follow up the treatment immediately and regularly with a specialist doctor.
• The prevalence of GERD grade 4 is approx 10%.

Information about gastroesophageal reflux disease

Here is some information about the disease gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): [1][6]

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease is also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease chronic condition If the symptoms appear twice or more in one week.

• Common symptoms of GERD include: heartburn or stomach acidity, andAcid reflux or part of its contents from food and liquids into the esophagus, and sometimes also into the throat and mouth, in addition to burning pains in the chest, coughing and nausea.

• In some cases, GERD can be diagnosed based on the patient’s symptoms alone, and in other cases, the diagnosis may be made through a procedure Al-Tanzir for the esophagus and stomach.

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