Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Symptoms and causes
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition in which stomach acid repeatedly flows back up into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach, called the esophagus. It's often called GERD for short. This backwash is known as acid reflux, and it can irritate the lining of the esophagus.
GERD: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Remedies for Relief - WebMD
WEBJun 24, 2024 · WebMD offers a comprehensive look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that can lead to serious complications.
Acid Reflux Disease Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Acid reflux is when acid from inside your stomach flows up into your esophagus and throat. At the entrance to your stomach is a valve, a ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter...
Acid Reflux & GERD: Symptoms, What It Is, Causes, Treatment
WEBAcid reflux means stomach acid is rising into your esophagus. It can cause heartburn and other symptoms. Chronic acid reflux is called GERD.
What Is Acid Reflux, and How Do You Get Rid of It? - Verywell …
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Acid reflux is when stomach contents and acids go back up the esophagus. It might also be called gastroesophageal reflux (GER). It’s common for people to experience symptoms of GER every so often. This can happen because something is causing the valve (lower esophageal sphincter) at the bottom of the esophagus to relax.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Lifestyle changes may help reduce the frequency of acid reflux. Try to: Maintain a healthy weight. Excess pounds put pressure on the abdomen, pushing up the stomach and causing acid to reflux into the esophagus. Stop smoking. Smoking decreases the lower esophageal sphincter's ability to function properly. Elevate the head of your bed.
Heartburn, Acid Reflux & GERD Differences - Cleveland Clinic …
WEBNov 27, 2019 · Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus, which may cause symptoms like chest pain, sore throat, regurgitation and heartburn. It happens when the valve at the bottom of your esophagus opens when it’s not supposed to.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Gastroesophageal Reflux …
WEBIncompetence 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.
Initial management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Gastroesophageal reflux becomes a disease when it causes macroscopic damage to the esophagus or problematic symptoms. This topic will review the initial management of reflux-like symptoms and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the management of recurrent symptoms when treatment is tapered or discontinued.
Heartburn and acid reflux - NHS
WEBHeartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it may be called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).