GERD
Chronic heartburn condition
GERD is the acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease, a chronic condition in which stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and potentially damaging the esophageal lining.
Unlike occasional heartburn, GERD involves persistent symptoms that may require medication or lifestyle changes.
His doctor diagnosed him with GERD after months of severe heartburn.
Gastric acid irritation
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- burningCombustion in progress
- sour tasteSharp, acidic flavor sensation
- belchingExpelling stomach air orally
bloating · nausea · dyspepsia · dysphagia · fullness · chronic cough · hoarseness · laryngitis
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- famotidineH2-blocker medication
- lifestyle modificationAdjusting personal habits deliberately
weight loss · endoscopy · gastroenterologist · alkaline diet · Tums · Pepcid · Nexium
Inflamed swallowing canal
- strictureLimiting rule or censure
- erosionGradual wearing away
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- motilitySelf-generated movement capacity
hiatal hernia · epithelium · mucosa · peristalsis · adenocarcinoma · metaplasia · manometry
Dishes with heat
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
overeating · smoking · obesity · pregnancy · late-night eating · carbonated drinks · mint · garlic
Internal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- manometryMeasuring pressure in fluids
- gastroscopyInternal stomach viewing procedure
- barium swallowRadiological gastrointestinal examination
Glandular tissue malignancy
- aspiration pneumoniaLung infection from aspirated material
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- sleep disturbanceInterrupted or poor rest
heartburn
Gastric acid irritation
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- burningCombustion in progress
- sour tasteSharp, acidic flavor sensation
belching · bloating · nausea · dyspepsia · dysphagia · fullness · chronic cough · hoarseness · laryngitis
antacids
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- famotidineH2-blocker medication
lifestyle modification · weight loss · endoscopy · gastroenterologist · alkaline diet · Tums · Pepcid · Nexium
esophagitis
Inflamed swallowing canal
- strictureLimiting rule or censure
- erosionGradual wearing away
- inflammationProtective tissue response
motility · hiatal hernia · epithelium · mucosa · peristalsis · adenocarcinoma · metaplasia · manometry
spicy foods
Dishes with heat
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
alcohol · overeating · smoking · obesity · pregnancy · late-night eating · carbonated drinks · mint · garlic · onions
endoscopy
Internal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- manometryMeasuring pressure in fluids
- gastroscopyInternal stomach viewing procedure
adenocarcinoma
Glandular tissue malignancy
- aspiration pneumoniaLung infection from aspirated material
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- sleep disturbanceInterrupted or poor rest
- health conditionsdiabetes, heart disease, cancer, asthma, hypertension
- Belly Problemsstomach ache, abdominal pain, stomach cramps, bloating, gas
- stomach problemsstomach ache, stomachache, stomach cramps, indigestion, stomach upset
- EthiopiaEthiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopian coffee, regions, birr
- Digestive Disordersacid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, gastroparesis, dyspepsia
- Digestive Remediesindigestion, heartburn, bloating, gas relief, stomach upset