gastroesophageal reflux

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Definition of gastroesophageal reflux in English English dictionary

Chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus

reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus

Regurgitation of the stomach contents into the esophagus

a disease that causes heartburn when acid from the stomach flows up into the throat Acid reflux can trigger asthma and make it harder to treat

Backup of fluid from the stomach into the swallowing tube causing heartburn and possible long-term damage to the swallowing tube Also called gastroesophageal reflux disease

A disorder where a reflux of gastric juices (acid) into the esophagus leads to inflammation and pain Symptoms include heartburn, indigestion, increased belching and upper abdominal pain Back to Top

The spilling of digestive acids onto laryngeal tissues, causing irritation

Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when a defective lower esophageal sphincter allows stomach contents to surge into the esophagus

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gastroesophageal reflux disease

A chronic condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter allows gastric acids to reflux into the esophagus, causing heartburn, acid indigestion, and possible injury to the esophageal lining. Disorder characterized by frequent passage of gastric contents from the stomach back into the esophagus. Symptoms of GERD may include heartburn, coughing, frequent clearing of the throat, and difficulty in swallowing. It can be caused by relaxation of the muscle that connects the esophagus and the stomach, delayed emptying of the esophagus or stomach, hiatal hernia, obesity, or pregnancy. Treatment is with antacids or acid-inhibiting medications and lifestyle changes such as not eating before bedtime, avoiding acidic or fatty foods or beverages, cessation of smoking, and weight loss. Surgery may be necessary in severe cases

Turkish - English

Definition of gastroesophageal reflux in Turkish English dictionary

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

(Tıp) (GERD) Mide muhteviyatının Yemek borusundan geri gelmesi.Yemek borusu ve mide arasındaki kasların(Alt ezofageal sfinkter-Büzücü kas)zayıflığı veya gevşemesi halinde vuku bulur.Ezofagitis hastalığına sebep olabilir.esophageal reflux or reflux esophagitis olarak da adlandırılır

Hyphenation

gastroesophageal re·flux