Are chronic acid-related disorders common and underinvestigated?
Chronic acid-related disorders are common in primary care, and many patients use acid suppressing medications on a long-term basis. Nevertheless, according to current practice guidelines, our patients were underinvestigated. Future guidelines should specifically address the management of patients who use acid suppressing medications on a chronic basis.
uTF is increased in patients with glomerulonephritis, and its concentration may reflect the aetiopathogenesis of glomerulonephritis.