Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Symptoms and causes
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Over time, long-lasting inflammation in the esophagus can cause: Inflammation of the tissue in the esophagus, known as esophagitis. Stomach acid can break down tissue in the esophagus. This can cause inflammation, bleeding and sometimes an open sore, called an ulcer.
GERD with esophagitis: What is it, symptoms, and more - Medical News Today
WEBMar 10, 2023 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) develops when the stomach’s acidic contents flow back into the esophagus. This process can erode the tissue lining the esophagus, causing unpleasant...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Surgery for GERD may involve a procedure to reinforce the lower esophageal sphincter. The procedure is called Nissen fundoplication. In this procedure, the surgeon wraps the top of the stomach around the lower esophagus.
Esophagitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 29, 2022 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which this backflow of acid is a frequent or ongoing problem. A complication of GERD is ongoing inflammation and tissue damage in the esophagus.
GERD: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Remedies for Relief - WebMD
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, happens when acid from your stomach backs up into your esophagus, the tube connecting your stomach to your mouth. This digestive disorder affects the...
Acid Reflux & GERD: Symptoms, What It Is, Causes, Treatment
WEBWhat is GERD? GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is the medical term for chronic acid reflux in your esophagus. Acid reflux is considered chronic when you’ve had it at least twice a week for several weeks. Temporary conditions can cause temporary acid reflux. But GERD is a constant, mechanical problem.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBMar 18, 2020 · Esophageal reflux may result in several complications, including esophagitis, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, peptic ulcer, peptic stricture, dysphagia, gastric cardia cancer, and Barrett esophagus.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition in which the stomach contents move up into the esophagus. Reflux becomes a disease when it causes frequent or severe symptoms or injury. Reflux may damage the esophagus, pharynx or …
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Gastroesophageal Reflux ...
WEBGERD may lead to esophagitis, esophageal ulcer, esophageal stricture, Barrett esophagus (replacement of normal squamous epithelium of the distal esophagus with metaplastic columnar epithelium during the healing phase of acute esophagitis), and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - The Merck Manuals
WEBInflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis or erosive esophagitis) causes symptoms typical of gastroesophageal reflux disease but perhaps more severe. It also may cause pain with swallowing (odynophagia). Some people have bleeding that …
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