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24 mar 2022 · GERD is a chronic condition that happens when the acids in the stomach back up into the esophagus. The advanced stages of GERD can cause complications such as asthma, chronic cough, and esophageal cancer. Learn how to diagnose and treat GERD and its complications.
22 sie 2024 · Frequent or constant reflux can lead to GERD. 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.
GERD is characterized by a broad spectrum of symptoms and complications that may occur separately or in combination. A gold standard in the diagnosis of GERD still does not exist, and treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is often overused.
28 wrz 2023 · Learn about acid reflux and GERD, chronic conditions that cause stomach acid to flow backward into your esophagus. Find out the common symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options for acid reflux and GERD.
1 maj 2024 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which there is a retrograde flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus or beyond into other regions such as oral cavity, larynx, or the lungs, primarily resulting in inflammation of the esophageal mucosa.
22 sie 2024 · To confirm a diagnosis of GERD, or to check for complications, a care professional might recommend: Upper endoscopy. An upper endoscopy uses a tiny camera on the end of a flexible tube to visually examine the upper digestive system.
26 sty 2024 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when the contents of your stomach persistently move back up into your esophagus. These contents sometimes contain excessive acid and may cause...
