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Inflammation in the esophagus related to the reflux of acid stomach contents.
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Irritation of the lining of the lower gullet ( esophagus), caused by the return of (acidic) stomach contents.
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A chronic, potentially life-threatening disease manifested by the various sequalae associated with a backward or return flow of the stomach and the duodenal contents into the esophagus which results in esophagitis.
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Inflammation of the esophagus because of the backwash of stomach contents into the esophagus.
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The backflow of gastric acid from the stomach to the lower esophagus, owing to a defect in the valve that separates them.
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backward or return flow of stomach juices into the esophagus causing inflammation of the esophagus.
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irritation of the lining of the esophagus due to movement of digestive juices backward from the stomach into the esophagus.
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irritation of the esophagus because stomach contents flow back into the esophagus.
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irritation of the esophagus due to stomach contents flowing back into the esophagus.
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