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What Is Esophageal Reflux
Health Encyclopedia: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gerd
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which food or liquid travels backwards from the stomach to the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
Alternative Names
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Gastroesophageal reflux is a common condition that often occurs without symptoms after m...
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Expert & Community Posts
Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
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Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?
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Health Guide
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Prevention Avoid foods and activities that worsen symptoms. Maintain a healthy weight. Read more »What is GERD? "
...needed. GERD is a digestive disorder that is referred to by many names. You may have heard GERD called acid reflux disease, reflux disease, acid reflux, peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis,... Read more »Gastroesophageal reflux disease
...sphincter pressure A barium swallow showing reflux A positive Bernstein test for gastric acid reflux Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
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... Read more »Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Treatment General measures include: Weight reduction Avoiding lying down after... Read more »Images
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