A 35-year-old patient complains of heartburn, sour eructation, burning, compressing retrosternal pain and pain along the esophagus rising during forward bending of body. The patient hasn't been examined, takes Almagel on his own initiative, claims to feel better after its taking. Make a provisional diagnosis:

Answer options

1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2. Duodenal ulcer
3. Gastric ulcer
4. Functional dyspepsia
5. Cardiospasm

Explanation

A 35-year-old patient complains of heartburn, sour eructation, burning, compressing retrosternal pain and pain along the esophagus rising during forward bending of body. The patient hasn't been examined, takes Almagel on his own initiative, claims to feel better after its taking. Make a provisional diagnosis: The main feature of Gastroesophageal reflux is substernal pain during swallowing which is aggravated during bending forward. Heartburn due to acid reflux.