A 60-year-old with chronic GERD and normal BMI wants to know if weight loss helps symptoms. Guideline statement?...

Question

A 60-year-old with chronic GERD and normal BMI wants to know if weight loss helps symptoms. Guideline statement?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss can improve GERD symptoms and esophageal pH metrics

Answer

Weight loss does not impact GERD

Answer

Only surgery helps

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H2 blockers eliminate need for weight loss

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Proton pump inhibitors cause weight loss

gerd lifestyle MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology