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22 sie 2024 · Overview. 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.
22 sie 2024 · Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose and treat about 50,000 adults and children who have GERD. Mayo Clinic specialists are skilled in distinguishing GERD from other conditions that may cause similar symptoms.
13 maj 2022 · Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of heartburn, a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Find out how to prepare for your appointment, what tests to expect and how to prevent or manage heartburn with lifestyle changes and medications.
23 lis 2019 · On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Alexander, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, discusses treatment and prevention of gastroesophageal reflux dise...
Patients with GERD should be counseled on lifestyle modification and the use of antacids and antirefluxants. Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists provide symptomatic relief in 32 to 82% of patients with GERD and resolution of verified esophagitis in 0 to 82%.
21 lis 2019 · Learn about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a common condition that causes acid reflux into the esophagus. Hear from a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist on how to manage GERD symptoms and when to seek medical help.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition with a variety of clinical manifestations and potentially serious complications. This article reviews available methods for diagnosing GERD.
