gastroesophageal reflux
noun
: backward flow of the acidic contents of the stomach into the esophagus that is due to malfunctioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus and that results especially in heartburn : acid reflux see also gastroesophageal reflux disease
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Doctors largely agree on a core group of risk factors, including chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease, smoking and carrying extra pounds in the abdomen.
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
Modify Your Diet Sometimes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes a lost or hoarse voice.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
Other risk factors include poor oral hygiene; gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD; a weakened immune system; and a diet low in fruits and vegetables.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
Some common causes include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, hiatal hernia, esophageal strictures, primary esophageal motility disorders (PEMDs), and esophageal perforations.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
Modify Your Diet Sometimes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes a lost or hoarse voice.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
Other risk factors include poor oral hygiene; gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD; a weakened immune system; and a diet low in fruits and vegetables.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
Some common causes include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, hiatal hernia, esophageal strictures, primary esophageal motility disorders (PEMDs), and esophageal perforations.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
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“Gastroesophageal reflux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroesophageal%20reflux. Accessed 27 Sep. 2024.
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