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Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Definition
: Retrograde flow of gastric juice (GASTRIC ACID) and/or duodenal contents (BILE ACIDS; PANCREATIC JUICE) into the distal ESOPHAGUS, commonly due to incompetence of the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER.
note ESOPHAGITIS, REFLUX see ESOPHAGITIS, PEPTIC is available
See Also
Esophageal Sphincter, Lower
;
Fundoplication
;
Heartburn
Examples
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Other names
Esophageal Reflux; Gastric Acid Reflux Disease; Gastric Acid Reflux; GERD; Reflux, Gastro-
oesophageal; Reflux, Gastro-
Esophageal; Reflux, Gastric Acid; Gastro oesophageal Reflux; Gastro Esophageal Reflux; Acid Reflux, Gastric; Reflux, Gastroesophageal; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Gastro-
oesophageal Reflux; Gastro-
Esophageal Reflux
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Sandifer syndrome
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*Gastroesophageal Reflux
*Torticollis.