Optimizing Acid Suppression Therapy in GERD and Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Clinical Perspective for Gastroenterologists and Consulting Physicians
Acid-related disorders (ARDs) such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), NSAID-induced ulcers, and Helicobacter pylori infection remain among the most common gastrointestinal conditions encountered in clinical practice. Despite widespread use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), challenges such as incomplete symptom control, nocturnal acid breakthrough (NAB), comorbid patient management, and long-term maintenance therapy…