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   What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

   • StatPearls [Internet]. Catiele Antunes; Abdul Aleem; Sean A. Curtis. Last Update: July 3, 2023. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that develops when there is a retrograde flow of stomach contents back into the esophagus. It can present as non-erosive reflux disease or erosive esophagitis.

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   What causes GERD?

   • GERD is caused by frequent acid reflux or reflux of nonacidic content from the stomach. When you swallow, a circular band of muscle around the bottom of your esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter) relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow into your stomach. Then the sphincter closes again.

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   How is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) diagnosed?

   • Diagnosis is clinical, sometimes with endoscopy, with or without acid testing. Treatment involves lifestyle modification, acid suppression using proton pump inhibitors, and sometimes surgical repair. (See also Overview of Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders.) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common.

   Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - The Merck Manuals

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   Can GERD be cured?

   • In most cases, you can ease your GERD symptoms through diet and lifestyle changes. But some people may need medication or surgery. The term “gastroesophageal” refers to the stomach and esophagus. Reflux means to flow back or return. Gastroesophageal reflux is when what’s in your stomach backs up into your esophagus.

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   May 24, 2024 · Common symptoms of GERD include: A burning sensation in the chest, often called heartburn. Heartburn usually happens after eating and might be worse at night or while lying down. Backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat. Upper belly or chest pain. Trouble swallowing, called dysphagia.

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   Jul 3, 2023 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that develops when there is a retrograde flow of stomach contents back into the esophagus. It can present as non-erosive reflux disease or erosive esophagitis. This activity illustrates the evaluation and treatment of GERD and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving ...

   • Author: Catiele Antunes, Abdul Aleem, Sean A. Curtis
   • Published: 2023/07/03

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4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesAcid Reflux & GERD: Symptoms, What It Is, Causes, Treatment

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   Sep 28, 2023 · Overview. Stomach acid may move backward into the esophagus when the lower esophageal sphincter is weak. What is acid reflux? Your stomach contents are supposed to travel only one way: down. When acid from inside your stomach flows backward — meaning, up — into your esophagus and throat, it’s called acid reflux.

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   Aug 10, 2021 · Overview. What are esophageal disorders? Esophageal disorders are a collection of conditions that affect how the esophagus works. Your esophagus — or the food pipe — is the part of the digestive system that helps food travel from your mouth to your stomach. Different diseases can affect the esophagus, causing dysphagia or difficulty swallowing.

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   May 1, 2024 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which there is a retrograde flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus or beyond into other regions such as oral cavity, larynx, or the lungs, primarily resulting in inflammation of the esophageal mucosa.

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   Incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter allows reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, causing burning pain. Prolonged reflux may lead to esophagitis, stricture, and rarely metaplasia or cancer. Diagnosis is clinical, sometimes with endoscopy, with or without acid testing. Treatment involves lifestyle modification, acid ...

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   Sep 18, 2022 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscle between your esophagus and your stomach. This ring is called the...