Anyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including biological or structural problems.
The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus, and is essential for...
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Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Signs and symptoms of Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) may include one or several of the following: PAIN: Irritability, constant or sudden... Read more »
Experts say that acid reflux sufferers whose symptoms include difficulty swallowing and the feeling of a lump in the stomach may be suffering from a... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anti-reflux surgery is surgery to correct a problem with the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus (the tube from your mouth to the stomach).... Read more »