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Gastroesophageal Reflux

Belongs to subject Gastroenterology

It is a physiological condition (meaning everybody has it) with the reflux of the gastric content into the esophagus. It may cause severe symptoms. Esophageal reflux becomes a disease, namely GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease), when it causes: weekly troublesome symptoms for at least 3 months and complications.