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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a valve between the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
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Digestive diseases and disorders affect an estimated 100 million people in America. That is more than half of the U.S. population. For some people, digestive disorders are a source of discomfort and irritation that may cause them to limit their lifestyles and to frequently miss work. For others, the disorders may be extremely crippling and even fatal. There are five basic symptoms indicating a GIT problem:
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GERD as related to Digestive Diseases And Disorders
- Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Information about these conditions from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
- Digestive Disorders and Digestive Health Center - WebMD
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- MedlinePlus: Digestive Diseases
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- HealthHints > Digestive Disorders: Focus on GERD (March/April, 2001)
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- Frequently Asked Questions About Digestive Diseases
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- Digestive Disorders Condition Center
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- Open Directory - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Digestive Disorders ...
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- Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Digestive Diseases
Patients with digestive disorders are treated at Barnes-Jewish Hospital by Washington University gastroenterologists and hepatologists.
- MedlinePlus: Digestive System Topics
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- Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, including Barrett's Esophagus
... barretts esophagus; stomach disorders and other digestive diseases treated. ... Reflux (GERD) Achalasia. Barrett's Esophagus. Peptic Ulcer Disease ...
- womenshealth.gov - Publication Catalog Search Results
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE/GERD,DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND DISORDERS details ... DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND DISORDERS,GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE/GERD details ...
- Digestive Diseases and Disorders - Causes, Prevention, Symptoms and ...
Information on Digestive disorders. Learn about disgestive diseases such as Crohn's disease, gallstone disease, gerd, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, ...
- Digestive Disease Consultants - Disorder Treatment
DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS. Privacy Notice. Disorders. We ... Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn & Reflux. Helicobacter Pylori. Hemorroids ...
- Wellspan Health Library
Search complementary and alternative therapies for digestive disorders and GERD. ... Digestive Disorders and GERD-Related Drug Guide ...
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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- GERD, Hirschsprungs, Fundoplication, Motility Disorders
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- Digestive Disorders : Nutrition and Health Issues : Nutrition.gov
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children and Adolescents ... FNIC Digestive Diseases and Disorders ...
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Heartburn - Digestive and ...
... on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including causes, symptoms, ... Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that is caused by ...
- MedlinePlus: Digestive Diseases

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