[Features of gastroesophageal reflux disease in elderly patients (literature review).].

In recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the elderly not only in our country, but also worldwide. In this regard, the issues of early diagnosis and development of an individualized approach to the treatment of this disease are of particular relevance. When addressing these issues, it is necessary to take into account a number of features in patients of older age groups, which include polymorbidity and polypharmacotherapy in combination with anatomical, physiological and functional age-related changes.