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	Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, GORD, acid reflux)
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, or GORD) is injury to the esophagus that develops from chronic exposure of the esophagus to acid coming up from the stomach (reflux).
		Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter is weak or relaxes allowing the stomach contents to flow up into the esophagus.
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants and children - Infants are more likely to have the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relax when it should remain shut.
	digestive-disorders.health-cares.net /gastroesophageal-reflux-disease.php (916 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
		Gastroesophageal (GERD) reflux disease is the result of acid in the stomach splashing up into the esophagus, or swallowing tube.
		Since reflux disease is a mechanical problem, it is clear that medical treatment will never cure the problem, but only relieve the symptoms.
		There are several types of operations done to treat reflux disease, though all are similar in that they aim to repair the lower esophageal sphincter valve and thereby prevent reflux of acid into the esophagus.
	www.newberrysurgical.com /proc_reflux_disease.htm (1097 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
		GERD is caused by the reflux of acid containing fluid from the stomach into the esophagus in a frequent recurrent manner such as to cause symptoms.
		Prolonged reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus may result in an alteration of the lining of the distal esophagus with a change from the normal squamous type lining to the columnar type lining seen in the stomach and intestine.
		Gastroesophageal reflux is often seen as a result of trauma to the lower esophagus in the form of postoperative trauma from other surgery in the region, or injury from esophageal dilatation for conditions such as achalasia.
	www.njsurgery.com /html/Diseases/gastro_reflux.shtml (2243 words)

	Understanding gastroesophageal reflux disease Nursing - Find Articles
		Gastroesophageal reflux is common in infants, but most tend to outgrow it and don't suffer any serious consequences of their reflux symptoms.
		Reflux is also prevalent in infants with a history of laryngomalacia (prolapse of supraglottic structures during inspiration) or tracheomalacia (narrowing of the trachea).
		Reflux with aspiration, although uncommon in the general population, is more frequently seen in patients with neurologic impairment.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3689/is_200310/ai_n9317900 (824 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a digestive disorder that is caused by gastric acid flowing from the stomach into the esophagus.
		Gastroesophageal reflux is the return of acidic stomach juices, or food and fluids, back up into the esophagus.
		Reflux is often the result of conditions that affect the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site940/mainpageS940P0.html (1610 words)

	FAQs (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Gastroesophageal reflux describes a backflow of acid from the stomach into the swallowing tube or esophagus.
		Thus, gastroesophageal reflux disease is a clinical condition that occurs when reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus is severe enough to impact the patient’s life and/or damage the esophagus.
		GERD is often called "reflux," "reflux esophagitis," or sometimes even "hiatus hernia" (although hiatus hernia is a specific diagnosis that may or may not have anything to do with GERD).
	www.gerd.com /faq/gerd-faq.htm (1999 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Diagnosis and Management - March 1, 1999 - American Academy of Family Physicians
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic, relapsing condition with associated morbidity and an adverse impact on quality of life.
		The disease is common, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 25 to 35 percent in the U.S. population.
		Although the incidence of prolonged reflux appears to be increased with hiatal hernia, patients may have a hiatal hernia without reflux or reflux without a hernia.
	www.aafp.org /afp/990301ap/1161.html (4050 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
		Reflux refers to the stomach acid rising up the "wrong way" back up the esophagus and sometimes into the mouth.
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly, and stomach contents splash back, or reflux, into the esophagus.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /g/gerd/intro.htm (893 words)

	GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Acid Reflux, Heartburn) by MedicineNet.com
		I put the tiny catheter down into the patient’s esophagus, attach it to the recorder, and begin measuring the acid that is refluxing (or backwashing) into the esophagus.
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD, or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus.
		Therefore, reflux that occurs at night is more likely to result in acid remaining in the esophagus longer and causing greater damage to the esophagus.
	www.medicinenet.com /gastroesophageal_reflux_disease_gerd/article.htm (914 words)

	Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
		When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus it may cause a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn or acid indigestion.
		For information about GER in infants, children, and adolescents, see the Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children and Adolescents fact sheets from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
		During the Nissen fundoplication, the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the LES to strengthen the sphincter, prevent acid reflux, and repair a hiatal hernia.
	digestive.niddk.nih.gov /ddiseases/pubs/gerd (2412 words)

	eMedicine - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease : Article by P Marco Fisichella
		Gastroesophageal reflux is a normal physiological phenomenon experienced intermittently by most people, particularly after a meal.
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the amount of gastric juice that refluxes into the esophagus exceeds the normal limit, causing symptoms with or without associated esophageal mucosal injury (ie, esophagitis).
		Reflux is the most common cause of noncardiac chest pain, accounting for approximately 50% of cases.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic857.htm (3789 words)

	gastroesophageal reflux disease (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Gastroesophageal reflux is a common condition that often occurs without symptoms...
		Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter is weak or...
		Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus, and reflux means to...
	www.lv-wei.com /gastroesophageal-reflux-disease (547 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Heartburn - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that is caused by gastric acid flowing from the stomach into the esophagus.
		Gastroesophageal reflux is very common in infants, though it can occur at any age.
		Some infants and children who have gastroesophageal reflux may not vomit, but may still have stomach contents move up the esophagus and spill over into the windpipe.
	www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/digest/gerd.html (1451 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ( GERD ) and Heart Burn
		The modern concept of reflux esophagitis appears to emerge in a publication by Winkelstein in 1935 when he said: Ò One canÕt escape the suspicion that the disease in these cases is possibly a peptic esophagitis i.e.
		Most reflux occurs during transient periods after meals in an upright position and this is rapidly cleared from the stomach.
		Reflux symptoms may be reduced simply by elevating the head end of the bed or by using a wedge under upper body.
	www.diagnosishealth.com /gerd.htm (1573 words)

	Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is estimated that of the approximately 8 million babies born in the U.S. each year, upwards of 35% of them may have difficulties with reflux in the first few months of their life.
		The upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the LES to strengthen the sphincter and prevent acid reflux and to repair a hiatal hernia.
		Diseases of the liver - pancreas - gallbladder - biliary tree
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gastroesophageal_reflux_disease (1788 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Vitacost (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder of the esophagus that causes frequent symptoms of heartburn.
		Gastroesophageal reflux and cow’s milk allergy in infants: a prospective study.
		Gastroesophageal reflux induced by exercise in healthy volunteers.
	www.vitacost.com /science/hn/Concern/GERD.htm (2355 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
		Frequent, strong heartburn is one of the signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly known as GERD or acid reflux.
		Gastroesophageal (pronounced: gas-tro-ih-sah-fuh-jee-ul) reflux disease is a disorder that results from stomach acid moving backward from the stomach into the
		During the surgery, the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophageal sphincter to strengthen the sphincter and prevent reflux.
	kidshealth.com /teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/gerd.html (1656 words)

	Reflux Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Inc.
		When the valve, or lower esophageal sphincter is weak, then gastroesophageal reflux occurs and the individual experiences heartburn.
		When reflux symptoms are not well managed by lifestyle changes and antacids, doctors can prescribe several very effective types of medicines.
		Patients electing surgery should ask their surgeon about his or her experience with the operation; how many have they actually performed and what their outcomes have been; what complications he/she has experienced; how to prepare for surgery; and what additional studies may be needed.
	www.sls.org /i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3363 (1027 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Information for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Management GERD or Acid Reflux
		One of the major factors which results in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is the inability of the stomach to empty itself in a normal fashion.
		However, GERD is where extended periods of acid reflux result in contact between acid and the esophageal wall, leading to inflammation and scarring of the esophagus.
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn are commonly treated by conventional medical doctors with prescriptions for one of the many antacids like Nexium, or Prilosec.
	www.crohns.net /Miva/education/aboutgerd.shtml (705 words)

	AllRefer Health - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD, Heartburn - Chronic, Peptic Esophagitis, Reflux Esophagitis)
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when food or liquid travels from the stomach back up into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach).
		Gastroesophageal reflux is a common condition that often occurs without symptoms after meals.
		In some people, the reflux is related to a problem with the lower esophageal sphincter, a band of muscle fibers that usually closes off the esophagus from the stomach.
	health.allrefer.com /health/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-info.html (382 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acids from the stomach move backward into the esophagus (an action called reflux).
		Continuous irritation of the esophagus lining as in gastroesophageal reflux disease is a risk factor for the development of adenocarcinoma.
		Heartburn is the primary symptom of gastroesophageal reflux.
	www.morehead.org /wellconnected/000085.htm (10812 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
		In some cases, babies with GERD can have choking episodes or develop aspiration pneumonia when stomach contents are refluxed up to the level of the trachea (windpipe) and then into the lungs.
		Those with reflux also may feel like food is coming back up into the mouth, leaving a bitter aftertaste of stomach acid.
		A barium swallow can also show the refluxing of liquid into the esophagus, and it may show whether the esophagus is irritated or whether there are any physical abnormalities in the upper digestive tract.
	www.kidshealth.org /parent/system/surgical/gerd_reflux.html (1350 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Peptic Acid Disease Symposium: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder, with 60 million Americans experiencing heartburn at least once a month (1,2).
		This subpopulation is postulated to have an increased sensitivity of the esophageal mucosa to acid refluxate.
		The goal of establishing a tighter gastroesophageal junction is accomplished by wrapping the proximal gastric fundus around the distal esophagus and increasing the length of the intra-abdominal esophagus.
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/1996/11_96/brady.htm (2706 words)

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