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reflux /re·flux/ (re´fluks) a backward or return flow. duodenogastric reflux reflux of the contents of the duodenum into the stomach; it may occur normally, especially during fasting. gastroesophageal reflux reflux of the stomach and duodenal contents into the esophagus. hepatojugular reflux distention of the jugular vein induced by applying manual pressure over the liver; it suggests insufficiency of the right heart. intrarenal reflux reflux of urine into the renal parenchymal tissue. valvular reflux backflow of blood past a venous valve in the lower limb due to venous insufficiency. vesicoureteral reflux , vesicoureteric reflux backward flow of urine from the bladder into a ureter.
Gastroesophageal reflux Condition in which stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. gastroesophageal reflux, a backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus that is often the result of incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Gastric juices are acidic and therefore produce burning pain in the esophagus. Repeated episodes of reflux may cause esophagitis, peptic esophageal stricture, or esophageal ulcer. In uncomplicated cases treatment consists of elevation of the head of the bed, avoidance of acid-stimulating foods, and regular administration of antacids. In complicated cases surgical repair may provide relief. Also called GERD. See also chalasia, esophagitis, heartburn, hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis. gastroesophageal reflux (gasˑ·trō·eh·s n a condition in which contents of the stomach flow up into the esophagus. gastroesophageal pertaining to the stomach and esophagus. See also ulcer. gastroesophageal reflux see peptic esophagitis. reflux a backward or return flow. esophageal reflux reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus; likely to occur during anesthesia and may be a cause of esophageal strictures. Called also gastroesophageal reflux. See also peptic esophagitis. gastroduodenal reflux reflux of duodenal contents, especially bile salts into the stomach; a cause of injury to the gastric mucosa and a possible factor in the genesis of gastric ulceration. gastroesophageal reflux see esophageal reflux (above). intrarenal urine reflux reflux of urine into the renal parenchymal tissue. vesicoureteral reflux, vesicoureteric reflux backward flow of urine from the bladder into a ureter. gastroesophageal reflux Gastroenterology A backflow of stomach content into the lower esophagus, causing heartburn, esophageal scarring and stricture, which requires stretching/bougienage–dilating of the esophagus Patient discussion about gastroesophageal reflux. Q. can a woman ger pregnant if she misses a few birth control pills? my girlfriend missed 2 this month and now her period is a bit late. should I be woried? A. Even on birth control it is possible to get pregnant. Birth control pills are not always 100% perfect in preventing pregnancy. Has she ever missed any pills in the past? Her body may be trying to re-adjust and that can be a reason why she is "late." Q. how do you deal with a mild case of acid reflux A. You can start with life style changes: if you have symptoms during the night, you can try to elevate the head of your bed. You can try to avoid foods that induce reflux: fatty foods, chocolate, peppermint, and excessive alcohol. Cola, red wine, and orange juice are very acidic, so it would be wise to avoid them too, In addition to these, you can try to use a diary to reveal which kind of food causes symptoms and avoid it. Try to refrain from lying down immediately after a meal, or eating just before bedtime. Overweight is a risk factor for reflux, so if it's relevant weight reduction is also recommended. If you feel heartburn, you may chew in order to increase salivation and thus alleviate the symptoms. Smoking has a negative effect on salivation, so smoking cessation is also recommended. And that's before we even mentioned OTC drugs... Q. is there anything to cure G.E.R.D. instead of taking pills daily? A. there is no known way to "cure" but it can be manageable. there's a somewhat new procedure -An endoscope. Using this scope, doctors can treat the lower part of the esophagus to improve how it works. These nonsurgical procedures are somewhat new. There is not enough scientific evidence yet to talk about how well they work. Read more or ask a question about gastroesophageal refluxhere is a nice tutorial about it: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/uppergiendoscopy/htm/lesson.htm and of course you can avoid some types of food and habits (sorry...long and tasty list...): http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods3.htm How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Heartburn and acid regurgitation are the two main symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which affects one in five people in the United States weekly and costs the health care industry $10 billion a year. We report the case of an elderly patient who presented with an upper esophageal stricture, without the typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, that progressed to complete esophageal obstruction despite use of proton pump inhibitors and esophageal dilatation. To learn more about gastroesophageal reflux disease in teens, check out this Web site: http://kidshealth. |
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