what is gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) and how is it caused?
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of your esophagus. Many people experience acid reflux from time to time.
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Acid reflux, a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can cause nausea. Recognizing GERD symptoms and treating them under the supervision of your doctor can help you avoid acid reflux-induced nausea.
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Esophagitis is any inflammation or irritation of the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that sends food from your mouth to your stomach. Common causes include acid reflux, side effects of certain medications, and bacterial or viral infections. Reflux is when the stomach contents and acids back up into the esophagus.
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-GERD is a result of reflux of GI contents into the esophagus. -Produces symptoms by exposing the esophageal mucosa to the irritating effects of gastric or duodenal contents, resulting in inflammation.
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Soda. Soda and other carbonated beverages are some of the main causes of acid reflux. The bubbles of carbonation expand inside the stomach, and the increased pressure contributes to reflux. Sodas with caffeine and those that are acidic (almost all) are even worse.
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Disease Site Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (also known as GORD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD or acid reflux disease) is a disease of the distal oesophagus and stomach.
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Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are closely related, but the terms don't necessarily mean the same thing. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is the backward flow of stomach acid into the tube that connects your throat to your stomach (esophagus).
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus irritating the tissue. Heartburn, or acid indigestion, is a symptom of acid reflux, so named because the esophagus lies just behind the heart, and that is where the burning sensation is felt. 2/7.
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GERD, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disorder, is triggered by acidic foods like lemon juice and can cause heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.
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The regurgitation of gastric acid and food can be a bothersome problem for those with acid-reflux disease. When we've had too much to drink at night, the vomiting and belching during the night can cause some gastric acid to reflux to the esophagus.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common cause of non-cardiac chest pain. Also called acid reflux, this condition causes 22 to 66 percent of non-cardiac chest pain. Other, less common esophagus problems that can cause chest pain include: Muscle problems, also called esophageal motility disorders.
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Gastritis and GERD. Gastritis is an inflammation and irritation of the gastric mucosae. Causes can vary, as some drugs, alcohol and even microorganisms such as Helicobacter pylori can cause it. The main symptoms are heartburn, epigastric abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
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Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus. The most common cause of esophagitis is gastric reflux disease, which is a condition that allows stomach acid to flow back up the food pipe. Certain medications and allergic reactions can also cause esophagitis.
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Indigestion is often a sign of an underlying problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, or gallbladder disease, rather than a condition of its own. Also called dyspepsia, it is defined as a persistent or recurrent pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus irritating the tissue. Heartburn, or acid indigestion, is a symptom of acid reflux, so named because the esophagus lies just behind the heart, and that is where the burning sensation is felt.
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The terms heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD are often used interchangeably. They actually have very different meanings. Acid reflux is a common medical condition that can range in severity from mild to serious. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the chronic, more severe form of acid reflux.
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Soda and other carbonated beverages are some of the main causes of acid reflux. The bubbles of carbonation expand inside the stomach, and the increased pressure contributes to reflux. Sodas with caffeine and those that are acidic (almost all) are even worse.