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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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gastroesophageal reflux disease
n. Abbr. GERD
A chronic condition caused by gastroesophageal reflux, characterized by heartburn, acid indigestion, and sometimes reflux esophagitis.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
A disorder of the lower end of the esophagus, caused by stomach acid flowing backward into the esophagus and irritating the tissues.
Mentioned in: Indigestion
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (gas´trōisof´jē´l),
n a backflow of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus that is often the result of incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Gastric juices are acid and therefore produce burning pain in the esophagus and possibly demineralize the teeth.
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He was prescribed 40 mg/day of pantoprazole (taken 60 min prior to dinner), 300 mg of ranitidine every night, and behavior modification for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Severe laryngeal hyperkeratosis secondary to laryngopharyngeal reflux by Rosen, Clark A. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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.
For women, weight gain spells heartburn by Science News
To learn more about gastroesophageal reflux disease in teens, check out this Web site: http://kidshealth.
Acid reflux by Norlander, Britt / Science World
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