GORD
Medical abbreviation · Gastroenterology
| Stands for | Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
GORD stands for Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, a gastroenterology abbreviation.
British, Irish and Australian equivalent of GERD, reflecting the spelling "oesophagus". NHS leaflets and NICE guidance use GORD for the same chronic acid-reflux condition, managed with lifestyle measures, antacids, alginates and proton pump inhibitors.
Example: GP letter: 52-year-old with GORD, symptoms controlled on lansoprazole 30 mg once daily, no alarm features.
Usage notes
Pronounced "gord". American readers sometimes assume it is a different disease, but the definition is identical. A similar spelling split gives OGD (oesophagogastroduodenoscopy) in the UK versus EGD in the US. NICE clinical guideline CG184, published in 2014, covers GORD and dyspepsia in adults.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.