Glossary

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroösophageale Refluxkrankheit·Also: Reflux, GERD

In gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the oesophagus and irritates its mucous membrane. Typical symptoms are heartburn and acid regurgitation.

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