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Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD) or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease ( GORD) is a chronic upper gastrointestinal disease in which stomach content persistently and regularly flows up into the esophagus, resulting in symptoms and/or complications. [ 6][ 7][ 10] Symptoms include dental corrosion, dysphagia, heartburn, odynophagia ...
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) is the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the larynx, oropharynx and/or the nasopharynx. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] LPR causes respiratory symptoms such as cough and wheezing [ 6 ] and is often associated with head and neck complaints such as dysphonia , globus pharyngis , and ...
It can be caused by or associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, [ 1] esophagitis, a dysfunctional lower esophageal sphincter, disordered motility, lye ingestion, or a hiatal hernia. Strictures can form after esophageal surgery and other treatments such as laser therapy or photodynamic therapy. While the area heals, a scar forms, causing ...
Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction ( EGJOO) is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by increased pressure where the esophagus connects to the stomach at the lower esophageal sphincter. EGJOO is diagnosed by esophageal manometry. However, EGJOO has a variety of etiologies; evaluating the cause of obstruction with additional ...
Biliary reflux. Biliary reflux, bile reflux, duodenogastroesophageal reflux (DGER) or duodenogastric reflux is a condition that occurs when bile and/or other contents like bicarbonate, and pancreatic enzymes flow upward (refluxes) from the duodenum into the stomach and esophagus. [ 1][ 2] Biliary reflux can be confused with acid reflux, also ...
527.2 Sialoadenitis. 527.3 Abscess of salivary gland. 527.4 Fistula of salivary gland. 527.5 Sialolithiasis. 527.6 Mucocele of salivary gland. 527.7 Disturbance of salivary secretion. 528 Diseases of the oral soft tissues, excluding lesions specific for gingiva and tongue. 528.0 Stomatitis. 528.1 Cancrum oris.
Esophageal cancer also presents with progressive mechanical dysphagia. Patients usually come with rapidly progressive dysphagia first with solids then with liquids, weight loss (> 10 kg), and anorexia (loss of appetite). Esophageal cancer usually affects the elderly. Esophageal cancers can be either squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma.
Common [ 1] Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia or upset stomach, is a condition of impaired digestion. [ 2] Symptoms may include upper abdominal fullness, heartburn, nausea, belching, or upper abdominal pain. [ 3] People may also experience feeling full earlier than expected when eating. [ 4] Indigestion is relatively common, affecting 20% of ...