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2. Esophagitis - Wikipedia

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   Esophagitis can be asymptomatic; or can cause epigastric and/or substernal burning pain, especially when lying down or straining; and can make swallowing difficult . The most common cause of esophagitis is the reverse flow of acid from the stomach into the lower esophagus: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). [2]

3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Wikipedia

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   Placing an infant on their back while having their legs lifted is not recommended since it causes the acid to flow back up the esophagus. [79] Instead, the occupational therapist would suggest rolling the child on the side, keeping the shoulders and hips aligned to avoid acid rising up the baby's esophagus. [ 79 ]

4. Is sleeping on your back or side healthier? Experts reveal ...

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   This occurs when acid from the stomach flows back up into the esophagus, which can cause heartburn, per the Cleveland Clinic. Acid reflux often worsens at night, Augelli noted, and can disrupt sleep.

5. Biliary reflux - Wikipedia

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   Biliary reflux can be confused with acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). While bile reflux involves fluid from the small intestine flowing into the stomach and esophagus, acid reflux is the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. These conditions are often related, and differentiating between the two can be ...

6. Laryngopharyngeal reflux - Wikipedia

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   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 dysphagia. [7]

7. Heartburn - Wikipedia

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   Heartburn, also known as pyrosis, cardialgia or acid indigestion, [2] is a burning sensation in the central chest or upper central abdomen. [3] [4] [5] Heartburn is usually due to regurgitation of gastric acid (gastric reflux) into the esophagus. It is the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). [6]

8. Acid peptic diseases - Wikipedia

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   Acid peptic diseases, such as peptic ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, are caused by distinct but overlapping pathogenic mechanisms involving acid effects on mucosal defense. Acid reflux damages the esophageal mucosa and may also cause laryngeal tissue injury, leading to the development of pulmonary ...

9. Lying down and vomiting between courses: This is how ... - AOL

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   Lying down also allowed feast goers to occasionally doze off and enjoy a quick nap between courses, giving their stomach a break. The act of reclining while dining, however, was a privilege ...