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Gastroesophageal reflux disease in special groups
Gastroesophageal reflux disease in special groups
Francisco M. Huerta-Iga 1 
, Marlene A. Ruíz-Castillo 2
1 Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Ángeles Torreón, Torreón, Coahuila, México; 2 Servicio de Gastroenterología Pediátrica, Hospital del Niño, DIF-Pachuca, Pachuca, Hidalgo, México
*Correspondence: Francisco M. Huerta-Iga. Email: drhuertaiga@gmail.com
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has particularities in special populations such as infants and children, pregnant women and the elderly. This article presents the main characteristics and variations in the physiology and pathophysiology of GERD, the typical or atypical clinical presentations, the indications for diagnostic support studies, as well as the different types of treatment for each age.
Keywords: Reflux. Pregnancy. Children. Elderly. Special groups.
