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Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition where stomach acid persistently and regularly flows up into the esophagus.
The esophagus may also be referred to as the food pipe or gullet and is the tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
The acid in the esophagus causes heartburn and other symptoms, as well as possible tissue damage.
Occasional acid reflux is quite common, often occurring as a result of overeating, lying down after eating, or eating particular foods.
However, recurrent acid reflux, diagnosed as GERD, typically has other causes and risk factors and can have more serious complications.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs in people of all ages, and sometimes for unknown reasons.
In short, GERD occurs when the sphincter at the bottom of the esophagus becomes weak, or opens when it should not.
GERD occurs more commonly in people who are:
overweight or obese because of increased pressure on the abdomen
pregnant, due to the same increased pressure
taking certain medications, including some asthma medications, calcium channel blockers, antihistamines, sedatives, and antidepressants
smoking, and being exposed to second-hand smoke
Hiatal hernia is a condition where an opening in the diaphragm lets the top of the stomach move up into the chest. This lowers the pressure in the esophageal sphincter and raises the risk of GERD.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition where stomach acid persistently and regularly flows up into the esophagus.
The esophagus may also be referred to as the food pipe or gullet and is the tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
The acid in the esophagus causes heartburn and other symptoms, as well as possible tissue damage.
Occasional acid reflux is quite common, often occurring as a result of overeating, lying down after eating, or eating particular foods.
However, recurrent acid reflux, diagnosed as GERD, typically has other causes and risk factors and can have more serious complications.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs in people of all ages, and sometimes for unknown reasons.
In short, GERD occurs when the sphincter at the bottom of the esophagus becomes weak, or opens when it should not.
GERD occurs more commonly in people who are:
overweight or obese because of increased pressure on the abdomen
pregnant, due to the same increased pressure
taking certain medications, including some asthma medications, calcium channel blockers, antihistamines, sedatives, and antidepressants
smoking, and being exposed to second-hand smoke
Hiatal hernia is a condition where an opening in the diaphragm lets the top of the stomach move up into the chest. This lowers the pressure in the esophageal sphincter and raises the risk of GERD.
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