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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Discuss; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Which system it effects
- the physiology of how it effects the system
- symptoms of the disease
- treatments for the disease
- how the disease is diagnosed
- the prognosis for recovery
Overview
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) also known as chronic acid reflux, is a condition which occurs when acid-containing contents in your stomach persistently flows back into the tube from your throat to your stomach (Esophagus)
Acid reflux happens because a valve at the end of your esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter, doesn’t close properly when food arrives at your stomach. Acid backwash then flows back up through your esophagus into your throat and mouth, giving you a sour taste.
Acid reflux happens to nearly everyone at some point in life. Having acid reflux and heartburn now and then is totally normal. But, if you have acid reflux/heartburn more than twice a week over a period of several weeks, constantly take heartburn medications and antacids yet your symptoms keep returning, you may have developed GERD. Your GERD should be treated by your healthcare provider. Not just to relieve your symptoms, but because GERD can lead to more serious problems. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17019-gerd-or-acid-reflux-or-heartburn-overview
