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However, a murmur can also be caused by an issue within the heart, like a regurgitation (backflow) of blood or an obstruction.4
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A stethoscope is used to listen to heart sounds.
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Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Alcohol also stimulates the production of stomach acid, increasing the risk of backflow and stomach irritation.4
Different types of alcohol may have varying effects, and moderation is key.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
The resulting backflow of urine can place extreme stress on a kidney, leading to a condition called hydronephrosis.29
Although many cases of hydronephrosis are mild and resolve on their own, severe cases can lead to kidney damage if left untreated.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
In what's sometimes termed diffuse or distal esophageal spasm, there may also be a backflow of stomach acids or undigested foods.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Alcohol also stimulates the production of stomach acid, increasing the risk of backflow and stomach irritation.4
Different types of alcohol may have varying effects, and moderation is key.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
The resulting backflow of urine can place extreme stress on a kidney, leading to a condition called hydronephrosis.29
Although many cases of hydronephrosis are mild and resolve on their own, severe cases can lead to kidney damage if left untreated.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
In what's sometimes termed diffuse or distal esophageal spasm, there may also be a backflow of stomach acids or undigested foods.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Backflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backflow. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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