Acid reflux (also known as GERD or heartburn) is a disease that you may come across when the amount of the stomach acid re-enters your esophagus and burns either your chest or your throat. Doctors assign the following ICD-10 code to the cases of K21.0 (GERD and esophagitis), or K21.9 (GERD and no esophagitis).
The acid reflux may assume a number of forms but may include:
The acids reflux can be caused or aggravated by a number of causes:
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ICD 10 codes of the acid reflux are K 21.0 of GERD with esophagitis and K21.9 of GERD without esophagitis.
It's very rare. Unattended reflux but something that is likely to lead to destruction of the esophagus is not very deadly as one is asleep.
The most offensive are spicy peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruits, chocolate, garlic, onions, and coffee, alcohol, peppermint and fried foods that are greasy.
The power drinks that have been suggested include water, the herbal teas like chamomile or ginger, low fat milk and aloe vera juice in moderation.
Yes. OTC medications would cover antacids (in e.g. Tums, Maalox), and H 2 blockers (in e.g. Zantac).
They hold that this neutralizes the amount of acid in the stomach though scientific research has not been consistent. It is the first suggested consultancy of our specialists in Houston.
Yes. The stomach acid may cause an irritation into the throat and airways which cause the development of chronic cough or hoarseness.
Consider seeing a doctor regularly due to frequent heartburns, problems with swallowing, or pains in the chest.
Most of the patients improve in 2-4 weeks and several months later complete recovery of the esophagus can take place.
Surgery e.g. fundoplication is not a compulsory measure but is only carried out in the worst cases, or the ones that cannot be cured by medication.
