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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 ...
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 ...
Biliary colic can be distinguished from other digestive conditions with similar symptoms, such as indigestion, gastric reflux or heartburn, in that the pain caused by biliary colic is not relieved by vomiting, bowel movements or flatulence. [10] The pain is also not affected by changes in posture or antacid medicine. [11]
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 ...
Summary. Hip pain while walking is a common complaint. Many causes of hip pain exist, including arthritis, trauma, overuse, infection, inflammation, or a back or spine problem. Some of these ...
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 ...
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 ...
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. [ 1] Work on ICD-10 began in 1983, [ 2 ...