Reflux esophagitis occurs when the lower esophageal ... depends on the underlying cause and effectiveness of treatment. Mild ...

The gastrointestinal microbiome remains an explosively increasing topic of study, assessing the potentially pivotal roles of the microbiome in maintaining health or causality in disease pathogenesis.

The hiatus at the top of your diaphragm is an opening that allows your esophagus to connect to your stomach. In many cases, hiatal hernias don’t cause any symptoms. Gastroesophageal reflux ...

Presence of esophagitis on esophageal biopsies was considered reflux esophagitis positive ... underlying cardiopulmonary disease (other than mild asthma), the aims of the study were to (1 ...

PROLONGED gastric intubation may be a factor in the development of peptic esophagitis and stricture in some patients, but whether acid reflux into the esophagus is the primary mechanism is uncertain.

Three patients had grade B esophagitis and one had grade A esophagitis ... 10 (50%) patients had mild reflux symptoms and the other nine (45%) patients had moderate reflux symptoms as shown ...

Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), is dedicated to understanding the intricate processes of how the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a muscle found where the esophagus meets the stomach, functions to ...

Lemon Water: While lemon water is often touted as a healthy drink, it can actually worsen heartburn and acid reflux. The acidity in lemon juice can irritate the esophagus and aggravate symptoms. Sodas ...

If you have acid reflux, your day-to-day habits can make a big difference. These tips can help make things better.

Current recommendations for preventing relapse of GERD symptoms in pediatric patients after healing of reflux ... mild GERD symptoms. The authors conclude that the long-term rate of erosive ...

The following is a summary of “Gastrointestinal dysmotility is associated with proton pump inhibitor refractory esophagitis in patients with systemic sclerosis,” published in the September 2024 issue ...