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What is gerd?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
What does the medical abbreviation GERD mean?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is another name for heartburn, which is a chronic condition. It occurs when the sphincter of the esophogus, going into the stomach, allows some stomach acid to rise into the esophogus, and irritate the tissue there. It is a very painful, damaging, condition.
What is the medical term meaning acid backing up into the esophagus?
Gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
What does the abbreviation GERD stand for?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
What are gastroesophageal reflux scans?
Gastrointestinal reflux imaging refers to several methods of diagnostic imaging used to visualize and diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
What is the medical abbreviation meaning acid reflux?
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the abbreviation meaning acid reflux.
Should you capitalize gastroesophageal reflux disease?
It is not necessary to capitalize gastroesophageal reflux disease unless it is the first word in a sentence or part of a title or heading.
Causes of ulcers in food pipe?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Is commonly known as heartburn?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is commonly known as heartburn and acid reflux.
What is the disease associated with acid reflux?
Stress can be a factor with this + my wife tells me I eat too quick!
What are some potential complications of gastroesophageal reflux?
Some potential complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD that can develop overtime include a narrowing of the esophagus, Barrett's esophagus, and erosive esophagitis. You may also experience other problems in the area such as throat, teeth, and the airway to your lungs.
