Gastroesophageal reflux disease

A chronic disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is usually caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Symptoms include heartburn and acid indigestion. It may cause injury to the esophageal mucosa.

Aliases

acid reflux
Esophageal Reflux
Gastresophageal reflux
Gastro Esophageal Reflux
Gastro oesophageal Reflux
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux
gastro-esophageal reflux
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
Gastroesophageal Reflux
gastroesophageal reflux
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DIS
gastroesophageal reflux disease
gastroesophageal reflux disease
gastroesophageal reflux, pediatric
ger
GERD
GERD - gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Reflux, Gastro-Esophageal
Reflux, Gastro-oesophageal
Reflux, Gastroesophageal

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