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Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux (Gerd) And The Esophagus
- Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
- Highlights
- Acid Reflux Causes
- Risk Factors
- More Acid Reflux (GERD) Symptoms
- Complications
- Barrett's Esophagus
Introduction
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acids from the stomach move backward into the esophagus (an action called reflux). Reflux occurs if the muscular actions in the esophagus or other protective mechanisms fail.
The hallmark symptoms of GERD are:
- Heartburn: a burning sensation in the chest and throat.
- Regurgitation: a sensation of acid backed up in the esophagus.
Although acid is a primary factor in damage cau...
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Expert & Community Posts
Barrett’s Esophagus: Endoscopic Surveillance and Treatment Options
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertQ: I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a few years ago and have been feeling great on Prilosec... Read more »
Q&A: What Are the Risks of Esophagus Dilatations?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 My GERD has caused a narrowing in my esophagus that has caused... Read more »
GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...moves up through the diaphragm right underneath the esophagus. That type of hernia is called a... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...which showed only a slight liquid drop towards my esophagus. The gastroenterologist thought my... Read more »
Dr. Eisner on Achalasia and Acid Reflux (GERD)
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...esophageal muscle disorder in which the valve between the esophagus and stomach fails to relax,... Read more »
Health Guide
What is GERD? "
...that stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD occurs when the protective mechanisms in the esophagus (the tube that runs from your mouth to your stomach) fail. The lower esophagus has a... Read more »Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a serious condition in which changes occur in the cells that line the lower esophagus and cause the cells to become abnormal and precancerous. Barrett's esophagus is... Read more »HIV Transmission
...mucous membranes, thin layers of moist tissue that line the vagina, the inside of the mouth, and the esophagus, stomach, and rectum (i.e. the gastrointestinal tract), among other organs. HIV can... Read more »Acid Reflux Causes
...MusclesThe band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus and is essential for maintaining a pressure barrier against contents from the... Read more »Acid Reflux Complications: Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis
...may develop over time. They can include the following:Erosive esophagitis (severe inflammation in the esophagus).Severe narrowing (stricture) of the esophagus.Barrett's esophagus.Problems in other... Read more »
Medications
...is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach... Read more »
...to treat and prevent certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach... Read more »
...is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or... Read more »
...treat acid-related stomach/intestinal and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or... Read more »
...is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much... Read more »
Related News
Acid Reflux: Stopping Cancer Before it Starts
June 11, 2007CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 60 million Americans have acid reflux disease. It's not serious for most, but the condition... Read summary »
Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
January 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »
Freezing Away Cancer
September 14, 2007BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Many people think of heartburn as something that's slightly uncomfortable. But for some people, it can... Read summary »
New surgery for Barrett's esophagus is less invasive
October 03, 2008Researchers have developed a less invasive surgery technique for patients who need to have their esophagus removed due to esophageal cancer or... Read summary »
Experimental treatment uses ice to treat Barrett's esophagus
October 02, 2008According to researchers, a little ice may cool the pain of Barrett's esophagus. In a current study, researchers spray liquid nitrogen into an... Read summary »
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