What is gastroesophageal reflux?

Gastroesophageal reflux is a widely prevalent multifactorial clinical condition caused by a malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter and resulting in abnormal upflow of acidic material from the stomach, the consequences of which are:

regurgitation
heartburn
pain in the retro-sternal site
Bad taste in the mouth accompanied by profuse salivation.

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In electrocution , the greatest damage is visible inside the body, even though the burn may appear small and superficial. What to do? Make sure the place is safe, unplug

The pseudoallergen-free diet for urticaria

Even if a person tests negative for food allergies, it is possible that he or she is hypersensitive or intolerant to certain foods.

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Are our toilet habits normal?

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Labyrinthitis: dizziness and other symptoms, causes, treatment

The term labyrinthitis is often misused to refer to dizziness and subsequent nausea; in reality, the true cause of these disorders is often different (much more common is, for example,

Nicotine: how to respond?

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Glucose control in diabetic disease

Values measuring blood sugar levels are different between healthy people and people with diabetes.

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