GERD: An Alternative Perspective.

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GERD: An Alternative Perspective.

Psychosomatics. 2016 Mar-Apr;57(2):142-51

Authors: Ho CE, Goh YL, Zhao XX, Yu CY, Zhang C

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevalent disease caused by multiple facets of factors. Current Western Medicine treatment of GERD focuses mainly on symptom alleviation. Although proton-pump inhibitors are known to alleviate symptoms in most patients, a significant portion of patients continue to present GERD.
OBJECTIVE: Given multiple factors, including the involvement of psychosocial influences, that contribute to the pathogenesis of GERD, we sought to look beyond the current available treatments for a multitargeting therapy to combat this disease. Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a history of more than 2000 years, is known for its holistic approach in the treatment of human body.
METHODS: In this article, we aim to review the ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine literature and current Traditional Chinese Medicine studies related to GERD, thereby presenting the understanding of GERD from a TCM perspective.

PMID: 26895729 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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