Gastoesophageal reflux (GERD) is a clinical condition in
which contents normally found within the stomach regurgitate back into the
esophagus – the tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. When GERD
occurs, stomach contents includes; acid touch (the delicate lining of the
esophagus), typically causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat that
is commonly known as heartburn or acid indigestion. GERD is a frequent,
recurring reflux. Patients typically experience heartburn two or more days a
week, despite attempts to treat it and diet modification. GERD affects people
of all ages and if untreated can cause potentially serious damage to the
esophagus (over time). GERD results from a problem with
the lower esophageal sphincter—the circular muscle between the esophagus
and stomach that opens and closes when food or liquid is swallowed. If this
muscle weakens or does not work properly, acid or bile from the stomach can
move back into the esophagus (reflux). When this occurs often, damage to the
esophagus can result in GERD.
All of these risk factors for GERD :
- Obesity or over weight
- Pregnancy
- Tobacco cessation or smoking
- Drinking alcoholic
- Hiatal hernia
- Eating certain food such as : chocolate, coffee, spicy food, high fat food content.
- Diabetes
- Ashma
- Taking certain medicines
- Peptic ulcers
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