Also referred to as GERD or reflux. See the entry under reflux for more information about its causal effect on asthma symptoms. More links on GERD in children.

reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus, which connects the back of the throat to the stomach.

A disease in which frequent and persistent heartburn after eating or bending over is caused by an abnormal backflow, or reflux, of gastric acid and juices into the esophagus. This occurs because the valve at the lower end of the esophagus (the lower esophageal sphincter) does not close tightly enough.

A disease in which acid reflux and heartburn occur frequently over an extended period of time.

A digestive disorder in which stomach acids flow back up into the oesophagus

A condition in which acid-containing contents of the stomach travel back up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation (heartburn).

Flow of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus (the organ that connects the mouth to the stomach). GERD happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach is weak or relaxes when it shouldn't. GERD causes symptoms like heartburn. (Abdominal)

This refers to a disorder in which acid from the stomach gets into the esophagus and causes damage.

condition in which acidic stomach contents back up into the esophagus through a weakened or relaxed lower esophageal sphincter

A syndrome due to structural or functional incompetence of the lower oesophageal sphincter, which permits retrograde flow of acidic gastric juice into the oesophagus.

Reflux of acid and stomach contents into the esophagus. Many patients have small amount of GE RD. However, when the amount of GERD is increased, inflammation and damage to the esophagus occur. GERD is commonly treated with Proton Pump Inhibitors and evaluated with endoscopy.

also known as heartburn, which happens when stomach acids back up into the esophagus.

A condition in which acid from the stomach flows backward into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms

flow of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus, which happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it should not. Also called esophageal reflux or reflux esophagitis.

also known as acid reflux, it is a condition in which stomach acids surge upward from the stomach into the esophagus. Acid reflux occurs when the muscle that acts as a valve, separating the stomach and the esophagus, does not stay shut. Normally, the "valve" remains closed at all times, until swallowing forces it open, to prevent reflux. When this muscle relaxes, it allows stomach acids to seep up into the esophagus. Taking a breath creates a negative pressure in the chest and the contents of the stomach can be pumped up into the esophagus rather than the esophagus squeezing shut. Whenever the patient has something in the stomach, the pressure is transmitted to the collar wrapped around the esophagus, compressing the esophagus further. The more pressure inside the stomach, the greater the pressure inside the esophagus.

movement of food, fluids, and digestive juices from the stomach back up into the esophagus; causes irritation of the esophagus with acid, resulting in discomfort. GERD occurs when the muscle between the stomach and the esophagus, known as the lower esophageal sphincter, opens when it should stay closed, or is weak.

Abnormal flow of the stomach's content back up into the esophagus. It occurs when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it shouldn't. The most common symptoms are heartburn and regurgitation, especially after meals and lying down at night. Other less common symptoms include non-cardiac chest pain, wheezing, shortness of breath, chronic cough, hoarseness, and throat discomfort. Complications of GERD include esophagitis, stricture of the esophagus, and Barrett's esophagus.

The return of stomach contents back up into the esophagus, which frequently causes discomfort, indigestion, and/or heartburn because of irritation of the esophagus by stomach acids. GERD can lead to scarring and stricture of the esophagus, requiring stretching (dilating) of the esophagus.

Widely known as acid reflux or chronic heartburn, GERD results from digestive acids entering the esophagus.

a condition in which stomach contents, including acid, back up (reflux) into the esophagus, causing inflammation and damage to the esophagus. GERD can lead to scarring of the esophagus, and may increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus in some patients.

A disorder of the lower end of the esophagus, caused by stomach acid flowing backward into the esophagus and irritating the tissues.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD; or GORD when spelling Å“sophageal, the BE form) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagusDeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology.