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Terminology and Cultural Issues in the Diagnosis and Treatment of GERD in Asia

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The multiethnic, multicultural spectrum of Asia makes it a suitable region for study of the role of these factors and diet on GERD prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment. There is a paucity of studies addressing these aspects from many parts of Asia. Basic pathophysiological factors may be common with the West, but studies show differences in prevalence and intensity and recent time-trend changes. Some of these differences may be attributed to language and culture, leading to limitations in diagnosis. Although proton-pump inhibitors are the standard of care for treatment of GERD in Asia, especially in institutes, alternative treatment modalities are quite frequently in use.

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Parikh, H., Abraham, P. (2018). Terminology and Cultural Issues in the Diagnosis and Treatment of GERD in Asia. In: Sharma, P., Bhatia, S., Goh, K. (eds) The Rise of Acid Reflux in Asia. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-0846-4_12

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