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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What is gastroesophageal reflux?

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