Can GORD treatment be prescribed online in Europe? GORD treatment online explained under EU telemedicine standards.

GORD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) is a condition where stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, causing heartburn, acid regurgitation, chest discomfort, and chronic cough. This episode explains how GORD is assessed remotely and when prescription treatment may be appropriate.

You will learn:

• The difference between occasional acid reflux and chronic GORD

• How a doctor evaluates symptom frequency, triggers, and medication history

• When lifestyle modification is first-line management

• When proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or other medication may be considered

• When further investigation is required (difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, persistent vom ...