Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Mayo Clinic Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn It's often called GERD for short This backwash is known as acid reflux, and it can irritate the lining of the esophagus Many people experience acid reflux now and then
Acid reflux and GERD: The same thing? - Mayo Clinic Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are closely related, but the terms don't mean exactly the same thing Acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the tube, called the esophagus, that connects the throat to the stomach
Heartburn - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic How heartburn and GERD occur Acid reflux happens when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of your esophagus isn't working as it should, allowing stomach acid to back up into your esophagus This can cause heartburn and other signs and symptoms Frequent or constant reflux can lead to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico - Mayo Clinic El reflujo gastroesofágico ocurre cuando el músculo esfínter que se encuentra en la parte inferior del esófago se relaja en el momento incorrecto y permite el regreso del ácido gástrico al esófago Esto puede ocasionar acidez estomacal y otros síntomas El reflujo constante o frecuente puede derivar en enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico
Heartburn - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic An acid monitor that is placed in your esophagus connects to a small computer that you wear around your waist or on a strap over your shoulder Esophageal motility testing, to measure movement and pressure in the esophagus
Asthma and acid reflux: Are they linked? - Mayo Clinic Asthma and acid reflux often happen together Acid reflux is the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus Acid reflux can trigger asthma attacks, and asthma symptoms may make acid reflux worse Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD, is frequent acid reflux that can damage the esophagus
GERD: Can certain medications make it worse? - Mayo Clinic This can cause heartburn pain that is like the heartburn of gastroesophageal reflux disease, often called GERD for short Other medicines can make GERD worse GERD is an ongoing, called chronic, condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus
Esophagitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus, also called acid reflux Babies and some children with esophagitis are too young to explain their discomfort or pain Their symptoms can include: Feeding troubles, such as getting easily upset, arching of the back and not wanting to eat Failure to thrive Chest or belly pain in older children