Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Family history

  • Is there a frequent history of gastrointestinal tract disease in your family?

Social history

  • What is your profession?
  • Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • Did you notice.
    • Heartburn?
    • Acid regurgitation?
  • Do you have chest or abdominal pain? When does this discomfort occur? Is the discomfort more severe when lying down?
  • Do you suffer from chronic cough?
  • Do you have frequent throat clearing?
  • Do you have frequent sore throat?
  • Do you have bad breath?
  • Do you suffer from dysphagia?
  • Have you noticed any weight loss (> 5%)?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.

  • Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
  • Do you have a balanced diet?
    • Little fatty food
    • Few drinks rich in sugar
  • Do you overeat too quickly?
  • Do you eat too hastily?
  • Do you like to drink coffee, black and green tea? If so, how many cups per day?
  • Do you drink other or additional caffeinated beverages? If so, how much of each?
  • Do you smoke? If yes, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipe per day?
  • Do you drink alcohol? If yes, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?
  • Do you use drugs? If yes, what drugs and how often per day or per week?

Self history incl. medication history.

Medication history