English - English
Definition of gastroesophageal reflux disease (see above) in English English dictionary
- gerd
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- GERD
- 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
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Turkish - English
Definition of gastroesophageal reflux disease (see above) in Turkish English dictionary
- 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
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (see above)
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gastroesophageal re·flux dis·ease (see above)Resimler
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