Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Terms You Should Know
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Chronic condition : Frequent or regular even occurring over a long period of time.
Diaphragm : Dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.
Fundopliction : Surgical procedure that reduces reflux.
GERD : Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Movement of stomach juices from the stomach into the oesophagus.
Heartburn :Burning feeling behind the sternum
Hiatal hernia : Pushing up of the stomach into the chest cavity through a weakness in the diaphragm.
Laryngitis :Inflammation of the vocal cords.
Lower Oesophageal Sphincter (LES): Muscle that opens to let food pass into the stomach and closes to stop stomach juices from backing up into the oesophagus.
Oesophagus : A tube-like structure that connects the mouth to the stomach
Oesophagitis : An inflammation of the oesophagus.
Reflux :Backing up of the stomach contents from the stomach into the oesophagus.
Oesophagus is a tubular structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. When the stomach contents, including acid, enter into the oesophagus it is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Heartburn and reflux are common. Twenty-five per cent of pregnant women experience heartburn or heartburn-related symptoms.
Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Complications of Long-terms Reflux and Heartburn
Lifestyle Modifications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Rest and sleep for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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