“Rethink Reflux”: Practice Essentials of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
1 point | 
1 hour | 
24 Jan 2026
Overview
About
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is a common disease affecting all ages and genders worldwide, with increasing prevalence in developing countries in Asia. It typically presents with heartburn and acid reflux or regurgitation and can sometimes present as other troublesome extraesophageal symptoms. Some patients with GERD can have mild and intermittent symptoms; others, however, can experience a poor quality of life due to gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms.
This e-learning module discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of GERD, highlighting the alarm features to watch out for by the primary attending physician, lifestyle interventions that can be advised on top of medical treatment, and a new drug class in the pharmacologic management of GERD.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, participants should be able to:
- Improve their understanding of the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Review the treatment and management strategies for GERD.
Topics covered
- Introduction
- Overview of GERD
- Pathophysiology
- Risk factors
- Clinical presentation
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Core principles and goals of treatment
- Lifestyle modifications
- Pharmacologic therapy
- Surgical or endoscopic therapies
1 CPD Point Available
- Score at least 60% on the quiz.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CPD points.
Keywords: gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, acid reflux, acid reflux symptoms, gerd, gerd treatment, gastroesophageal reflux disease treatments, gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms