Q. Explain Short term complications?
Short term complications may arise due to GERD which may in turn increase the frequency or severity of this disease. One of the complications of clinical relevance is hiatus hernia.
It must be clear from our discussions on the etiology, symptoms and complications on GERD that the nutrient requirements during this condition do not vary much from that of the RDI for a normal individual. However, as in case of oesophagitis, dietary management particularly with respect to meal pattern is of greater significance. Let us brief ourselves on some important aspects.