Acids Reflux Treatment

All About Acid Reflux
Disease (GERD). It is a disease characterized by the abnormal
reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus resulting to
chronic symptoms or mucosal damage.



Acid reflux is often caused by temporary or permanent
alterations in the lining that separates the esophagus and the
stomach. Ineffectiveness of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
or a temporary LES relaxation connected with a hiatal hernia are
just some of the common causes of acid reflux. The process can
also lead to a backflow of gastric juices to the pharynx or
mouth.



Among adults, the most common symptom of acid reflux is
heartburn which is caused by the presence of acid in the
esophag...
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