| gastroesophageal reflux disease |
Esophageal irritation or inflammation often due to stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus. This can occur when the circular band of muscle between the esophagus and stomach (lower esophageal sphincter) relaxes abnormally or weakens. See also heartburn.
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease |
a condition in which stomach contents, including acid, back up (reflux) into the esophagus, causing inflammation and damage to the esophagus. GERD can lead to scarring of the esophagus, and may increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus in some patients.
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| gastroesophageal reflux |
backward flow of food through the esophagus after it has been in the stomach
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease |
Reflux of acid and stomach contents into the esophagus. Many patients have small amount of GE RD. However, when the amount of GERD is increased, inflammation and damage to the esophagus occur. GERD is commonly treated with Proton Pump Inhibitors and evaluated with endoscopy.
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| gastroesophageal reflux |
regurgitation of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus, where they can be aspirated; often results from a failure of the esophageal sphincter to close; commonly leads to feeding problems in infants and children with neuromuscular disorders; also gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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