Erwin W G
Geriatric Pharmacy Institute, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.
Geriatrics. 1988 Dec;43 Suppl:75-82.
Gastrointestinal diseases, such as gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and peptic ulcers, are prevalent in the elderly. These disorders have been found to develop because of an imbalance between aggressive and defensive physiologic factors, but specific causes remain unknown. If neglected or improperly treated, gastrointestinal disease can cause serious complications, particularly in the elderly. Pharmacologic therapy has proven effective for treating both GER and peptic ulcers.
胃肠道疾病，如胃食管反流（GER）和消化性溃疡，在老年人中很常见。已发现这些疾病是由于侵袭性和防御性生理因素之间的失衡而发展，但具体原因仍不清楚。如果被忽视或治疗不当，胃肠道疾病会导致严重并发症，尤其是在老年人中。药物治疗已被证明对治疗GER和消化性溃疡均有效。
