several abnormalities of contraction have been described. For example, waves of contraction may not begin after each swallow or the waves of contraction may die out before they reach the stomach. Also, the pressure generated by the contractions may be too weak to...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition where the retrograde flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus or beyond into other regions such as oral cavity, larynx, or the lungs results in inflammation of the esophageal mucosa. This condition is considered one of the most common diseases...
Obesity or diet related issues: Excess weight can cause distortion of normal anatomy. Age: As people age, musculature can lose its integrity and affect the anatomy in the esophagus and stomach area. AGERD diagnosis from a qualified physiciancan help you identify the cause of your GERD. Knowing...
(SCJ) showed CIM, an otherwise normal proximal stomach, lower esophagus, and squamocolumnar junction. The SCJ lay within the 2 cm of mucosa immediately proximal to the uppermost gastric fold and overlaid the junction of the tubular esophagus and the saccular dilatation of the stomach in all ...
As long as this valve stays tightly shut, you don’t have a problem. However, when it relaxes, the contents of your stomach can be forced into your esophagus and cause GERD problems there. I just ran across an interesting article (1) that details some of the reasons for the LES relaxin...
Further, although PPIs reduce the acidity of the regurgitated stomach contents,they do not address the underlying cause of the reflux– that is, the abnormally functioning lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Surgery Surgical correction of a lax LES has been an accepted alternative to treat chronic G...
A between meal snack is thought to increase gastric distention in upper stomach, as well as cause transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation triggering reflux. In contrast, fasting clears stomach of food, reduces intra-abdominal pressure, and reflux. Considering these factors, the researchers felt...
It doesn’t stop at just mercilessly tormenting its sufferers; GERD can, and often does, cause cellular damage potentially leading to the virulently malignant esophageal cancer. GERD: What is it? GERD is the collection of symptoms occurring when stomach acid gets into the esophagus where it ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, causes symptoms such as persistent heartburn and acid reflux. This chronic condition, which is caused by inflammation and dysfunctions in the stomach, affects nearly 1 in 5 American adults. GERD causes and risk factors include obesity, untreated ...
STOMACH, ANYWAY, WHEN I STOED IT FELT CHEST RESSURE , DRY COUGH, NOSE WAS STUFFED VOICE WAS FUNNY AIN IN THROAT WHEN YOU RAISE YOU R HEAD NOT THE TONSIL AREA IN MOUTH THAT IS FINE, SOMETIMES FEEL BURNING SENSATION IN STOMACH, THEY SAY IT IS WORSE WHEN YOU LIE DOWN TO SLEE AND TO...