title: Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Clinical Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association, Russian Scientific Medical Society of Internal Medicine, Russian Society for the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases, Scientific Community for Human Microbiome Research)
abstract: Aim. These recommendations are developed for practitioners in order to familiarize them with modern diagnostic methods, management features and pharmacotherapy of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). General provisions . GERD is the most common reason for patients to visit clinics. There are esophageal and extraesophageal manifestations of GERD. Patients' complaints of heartburn and regurgitation remain the most sensitive and specific clinical manifestations of GERD. The diagnos
journal: Russian Journal of Gastroenterology Hepatology Coloproctology