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Diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is usually made by CT scan.

a. True
b. False

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Answer:

false

Step-by-step explanation:

(GERD) is the excessive retrograde movement of acid-containing gastric secretions or bile and acid-containing secretions from the duodenum and stomach into the esophagus. A study by Richter and a Gallup Organization National Survey estimated that 25-40% of healthy adult Americans experience symptomatic GERD, most commonly manifested clinically by pyrosis (heartburn), at least once a month. Furthermore, approximately 7-10% of the adult population in the United States experiences such symptoms on a daily basis. GERD has an estimated worldwide prevalence of 8-33%, [1, 2, 3] There are 3 subtypes of GERD: nonerosive reflux disease, reflux esophagitis, and Barrett esophagus. [4, 5]

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I think it is false.

Reason - Diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is usually made by endoscopy.

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