Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- G1Mild symptoms; intervention not indicated
- G2Moderate symptoms; medical intervention indicated
- G3Severe symptoms; operative intervention indicated
- G4Not applicable
- G5Not applicable
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is chronic in nature and usually caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter, and may result in injury to the esophageal mucosal. Symptoms include heartburn and acid indigestion.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10066874 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.