acid reflux
noun
: backward flow of the acidic contents of the stomach into the esophagus that is due to malfunctioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus and that results especially in heartburn : gastroesophageal reflux
a medication for acid reflux
Acid reflux is the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. The feeling of acid reflux is heartburn: a mild burning sensation in the mid-chest …—
The Tennessee Tribune
The Tennessee TribuneAcid reflux occurs when the valve between your esophagus and stomach doesn't close properly, allowing stomach acid to wash back up through your esophagus …—Miriam Jones Bradley
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This procedure involves wrapping the stomach's upper portion to the esophagus's lower end, helping strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to reduce acid reflux.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 July 2024
Antacids are medications that can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) and are used to treat conditions associated with excess stomach acid, such as heartburn, acid reflux, and sour stomach.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
An acidic drink such as lemon water can cause heartburn, especially for those who are prone to acid reflux.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024
The back pain, heartburn, acid reflux and insomnia are no joke!
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 July 2024
Antacids are medications that can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) and are used to treat conditions associated with excess stomach acid, such as heartburn, acid reflux, and sour stomach.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
An acidic drink such as lemon water can cause heartburn, especially for those who are prone to acid reflux.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024
The back pain, heartburn, acid reflux and insomnia are no joke!
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
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acid reflux
noun
: backward flow of the acidic contents of the stomach into the esophagus that is due to malfunctioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus and that results especially in heartburn : gastroesophageal reflux
… people who report experiencing at least weekly symptoms of acid reflux have substantially higher risks of BE [=Barrett's esophagus] than those with less frequent episodes. Moreover, we found that symptoms of acid reflux experienced at older ages conferred substantially higher risks of BE than symptoms at younger ages …—Kylie J. Smith et al., Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
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