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First thing is in acid reflux our body will deal with acid. And it potentially damaging the lower esophagus when it flows all the way through esophagus. In addition to getting control over it, you should try some home based remedy like" spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, or teaspoon-full to be exact in water, 1/2 cup aloe vera juice, or even use readily available remedies form your pharmacist
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What is severe acid reflux?
Severe acid reflux can lead to esophagitis. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Muscles in the lower esophagus normally prevent stomach acid from coming back up into the esophagus, but when a person suffers from mild, moderate or severe acid reflux, the muscles do not stop the acid from entering the esophagus and this stomach acid can cause pain and inflammation of the esophagus, which is caused esophagitis. Managing acid reflux disease is all about preventing acid from leaking back up into the esophagus.
Is acid reflux a bad thing?
Well, acid reflux is definitely not a good thing. It can kill you by acid rising to your esophagus and burning it.
What is the name of the body part where you get acid reflux?
The esophagus is the body part where you can experience acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when the acidic stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation.
What is upward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus called?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
What is the medical term meaning acid backing up into the esophagus?
Gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
Why does silent acid reflux cause damage to the throat and not the esophagus?
The throat is the esophagus. It is not protected from contact with the stomach acid so it is eroded.
What is acid reflex disease?
Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the esophagus becomes irritated or inflamed because of acid backing up from the stomach. The esophagus lies just behind the heart, so the term heartburn was coined to describe the sensation of acid burning the esophagus.
When stomach acid leaks into the esophagus does it result in acid reflux?
Yes, that is normal acid reflux. There is also Silent Acid Reflux where instead of being in your esophagus causing heartburn, it goes straight up into your throat. This can cause vocal cord damage since the stomach acid is splashing up onto your vocal cords.
What is the name of the burning sensation due to irritation caused by stomach acid backing up into the 'esophagus'?
Acid Reflux, or Gastroesophageal reflux if you prefer.
How does acid reflux affect the esophagus?
I have no idea, please could someone answer?
What is the medical term meaning burning feeling from the backup of stomach acid into the esophagus?
Acid reflux
What are effects of reflux acid?
The acid burns through the lining of the esophagus. It is sometimes called Heartburn.
