gastroesophageal reflux disease…

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digestive system, gastroesophageal reflux disease, upper gastrointestinal system, peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis, gerd, heartburn, chronic, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gerd, food, liquid travels, stomach back up, esophagus, tube, mouth, stomach, partially digested material, acidic, irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux, common condition that often occurs, symptoms after meals, people, reflux is related to a problem, the lower esophageal sphincter, a band of muscle fibers that, closes off the esophagus, stomach, sphincter doesn't close properly, food, liquid, move backward, esophagus, risk factors, reflux include hiatal hernia, pregnancy, scleroderma, heartburn, burning pain, in the chest, under the breastbone, increased by bending, stooping, lying, eating, relieved by antacids, frequent, worse at night, belching, regurgitation of food, nausea, vomiting, vomiting blood, hoarseness, change in voice, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, cough, wheezing, a positive stool guaiac, continuous esophageal ph monitoring showing reflux, endoscopy showing ulceration, inflammation, the esophagus, esophageal manometry showing abnormal sphincter pressure, a barium swallow showing reflux, a positive bernstein test, gastric acid reflux, general measures, weight reduction, avoiding lying down after meals, sleeping, the head, the bed elevated, taking medication, plenty of water, avoiding dietary fat, chocolate, caffeine, peppermint, lower esophageal pressure, avoiding alcohol, tobacco, medications that alleviate symptoms, antacids after meals, at bedtime, histamine h2 receptor blockers, promotility agents, proton pump inhibitors, anti-reflux operations, nissen fundoplication, help a small number of patients, persistent symptoms despite medical treatment, new therapies, an endoscope, a flexible tube passed, the mouth, stomach, reflux, majority of people respond to nonsurgical measures, behavioral modification, medications, inflammation, the esophagus, stricture, esophageal ulcer, hoarseness, bronchospasm, chronic pulmonary disease, barrett's esophagus, a change, in the lining, the esophagus, increase the risk of cancer, symptoms worsen, not improve, lifestyle changes, avoid foods, activities that worsen symptoms, maintain a healthy weight.