Gaps in awareness and clinical practices regarding GERD among healthcare physicians in Pakistan
Ghias Un Nabi Tayyab, Saad Khalid Niaz, Zaigham Abbas, Sher Rehman, Rafi Ud Din, Daud Ghilzai, Mahaveer Maheshwari · 2026
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Seven doctors led by Ghias Un Nabi Tayyab surveyed four hundred thirty-five physicians across Pakistan about acid reflux disease, a common gut complaint. The survey spanned family doctors, gut specialists, and general physicians. It asked about signs, risk factors, testing habits, and blocks to good care.
Most doctors felt well versed in the disease and knew classic signs like heartburn. Far fewer spotted less typical signs, such as long cough, sore throat, or trouble swallowing. Few routinely weighed signs outside the food pipe. High drug cost and weak follow-through by patients were common complaints. Most asked for more training and fresh national rules. The authors call for targeted teaching.
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| CREATOR | Ghias Un Nabi Tayyab, Saad Khalid Niaz, Zaigham Abbas, Sher Rehman, Rafi Ud Din, Daud Ghilzai, Mahaveer Maheshwari |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 26 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |