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22 sie 2024 · GERD is caused by frequent acid reflux or reflux of nonacidic content from the stomach. When you swallow, a circular band of muscle around the bottom of the esophagus, called the lower esophageal sphincter, relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow into the stomach.
28 wrz 2023 · Common causes of acid reflux and GERD include: Hiatal hernia. A hiatal hernia happens when the top of your stomach pushes up through the hole in your diaphragm where your esophagus passes through. It squeezes in next to your esophagus, compressing them both and trapping acid.
26 sty 2024 · The most common GERD symptom is persistent acid reflux, which may involve a burning feeling in your upper stomach, chest, or throat, a sour or bitter taste in your mouth, and regurgitation of...
Heartburn 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).
24 mar 2022 · Causes and symptoms of advanced GERD stages. GERD occurs when the sphincter in the lower esophagus weakens or relaxes when it should not. Several factors can lead to the development of GERD,...
13 maj 2022 · Overview. Heartburn is a burning pain in your chest, just behind your breastbone. The pain is often worse after eating, in the evening, or when lying down or bending over. Occasional heartburn is common and no cause for alarm. Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes and nonprescription medications.
28 lut 2023 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic and common condition where stomach acid flows back into the mouth through the esophagus. This can cause symptoms such as heartburn or acid indigestion, trouble swallowing, and the feeling of food being trapped or stuck in the esophagus.
