If you have GERD, the lower
esophageal sphincter sometimes remains open, allowing acid to go up into the esophagus.
In addition, Carlson and Hirano (12) examined the complex mechanisms of reflux during running by new technology simultaneous high-resolution manometry, and pH-impedance in 10 healthy subjects after a meal, including transient lower
esophageal sphincter relaxation (transient lower
esophageal sphincter relaxation, aka "belch reflex") and transient formation of a hiatal hernia.
Functional and molecular analysis of L-type calcium channels in human esophagus and lower
esophageal sphincter smooth muscle.
Complete lower
esophageal sphincter relaxation observed in some achalasia patients is functionally inadequate.
All patients Limited SSc Diffuse SSc Parameter r p value r p value r p value LESP -0.127 0.496 -0.050 0.823 -0.038 0.917 Relaxation % -0.331 0.070 -0.108 0.144 -0.172 0.408 Amplitude -0.117 0.531 0.014 0.951 -0.295 0.087 Duration -0.138 0.459 -0.042 0.856 -0.465 0.176 LESP = lower
esophageal sphincter pressure, r = correlation coefficient, SSc = systemic sclerosis.
(Figures 1 and 2) The lower
esophageal sphincter was lax as seen from the stomach.
Thick lower
esophageal sphincter in younger patients is suggested as cause of this poor response17.
Caption: Heartburn results when the lower
esophageal sphincter does not close properly, allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus.
As showed, there were no significant differences (all p value > 0.05) in mean age, symptom duration, LESP (lower
esophageal sphincter pressure), IRP (integrated relaxation pressure), length of LES (lower
esophageal sphincter), and prior history of treatment between the two groups.
During an upper EUS examination, the thyroid gland is usually visualized close to the upper
esophageal sphincter. However, EUS is limited in visualizing the upper portions of the thyroid glands [4, 5].
The therapy directly targets the patient's weak or dysfunctional lower
esophageal sphincter muscle between the stomach and the esophagus, often the underlying cause of reflux.