gastroesophageal 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 : acid reflux see also gastroesophageal reflux disease
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Researchers also suspect that in a minority of people, bad breath is triggered by a GI disorder like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Maria Masters, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
Coffee could make symptoms like diarrhea and bloating worse for people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or anxiety.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 18 Aug. 2023
The common condition can cause gastroesophageal reflux disease, which can damage the esophagus and increase cancer risk.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
Over time, chronic inflammation may lead to or worsen GI illnesses, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which may cause nausea.15
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—Rachel Swalin, Health, 6 Aug. 2023
This probiotic supplement can be particularly helpful for individuals dealing with gastrointestinal issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 June 2023
McBreen told the outlet that believes the nonstop burping was linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease, which began a month after noticing the burping.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
Some chronic conditions, such as acid reflux (formally, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are characterized by persistent white phlegm.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2020
In some people, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or persistent acid reflux, is responsible for a chronic cough and can be treated with acid blockers, Dr. Scuirba adds.
—Colleen De Bellefonds, SELF, 28 July 2022
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Maria Masters, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
Coffee could make symptoms like diarrhea and bloating worse for people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or anxiety.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 18 Aug. 2023
The common condition can cause gastroesophageal reflux disease, which can damage the esophagus and increase cancer risk.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
Over time, chronic inflammation may lead to or worsen GI illnesses, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which may cause nausea.15
6.
—Rachel Swalin, Health, 6 Aug. 2023
This probiotic supplement can be particularly helpful for individuals dealing with gastrointestinal issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 June 2023
McBreen told the outlet that believes the nonstop burping was linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease, which began a month after noticing the burping.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
Some chronic conditions, such as acid reflux (formally, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are characterized by persistent white phlegm.
—Jack Feerick, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2020
In some people, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or persistent acid reflux, is responsible for a chronic cough and can be treated with acid blockers, Dr. Scuirba adds.
—Colleen De Bellefonds, SELF, 28 July 2022
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1959, in the meaning defined above
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gastroesophageal 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 : acid reflux
—abbreviation GER
see also gastroesophageal reflux disease
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