- Occurs when stomach contents moves backward into the esophagus.
- A.k.a. acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
- A common digestive condition. Affecting more than 60 million Americans at least once a month. More than 15 million Americans experience it every day.
- Causes a burning sensation in the chest that radiates up from the stomach to the mid-chest or throat (heartburn).
- may also cause a sour taste in the back of the mouth.
- Chronic reflux can sometimes lead to difficulty swallowing and in some cases it can even cause breathing problems like asthma.
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Esophagitis – general term for inflammation of the esophagus.
- can be accompanied by irritation.
- A type of esophagitis associated with GERD.
- caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus, damaging the esophageal tissues.
- often causes heartburn, which may become chronic.
- Esophagitis – general term for inflammation of the esophagus.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- A chronic digestive disease affecting people of all ages, including children.
- The more serious form of GER and can eventually cause more serious health problems if left untreated.
- GERD can increase the risk of Barrett’s esophagus.
- A permanent change in the lining of the esophagus.
