GERD

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GERD

GERD is chronic acid reflux causing heartburn, regurgitation, and potentially esophageal damage (erosive esophagitis, Barrett esophagus). PPIs are most effective treatment.

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What is GERD?Sometimes, after eating a large meal or lying down too soon after eating, you might feel acid coming up into your throat. This is called gastroesophageal reflux (GER). It happens when the muscle at the end of your esophagus (the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach) doesn't close properly. Stomach contents can then move back up and irritate the esophagus.Having reflux occasionally is c…

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GERD What is GERD?Sometimes, after eating a large meal or lying down too soon after eating, you might feel acid coming up into your throat. This is called gastroesophageal reflux (GER). It happens when the muscle at the end of your esophagus (the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach) doesn't close properly. Stomach contents can then move back up and irritate the esophagus.Having reflux occasionally is c… Reflux in Infants What is reflux (GER) and GERD?Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), often called reflux or spitting up, happens when food or milk comes back up from your baby's stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Reflux is very common in healthy babies. It usually starts to get better by 6 months of age and goes away by 12 months. Reflux that continues after 18 months is… Reflux in Children What is reflux (GER) and GERD?Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), often called reflux, occurs when food or stomach acid flows back from your child's stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. This can sometimes cause irritation or a burning sensation. Occasional reflux is common and usually not a problem.Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more serious… Esophagus Disorders What are esophagus disorders?Esophagus disorders are problems with how your esophagus works. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. You usually don't notice it unless you swallow something too big, hot, or cold. You might also notice it if something is wrong. When that happens, you might feel pain or have trouble swallowing (dysphagia).What causes esophagus disorders?The cause d…