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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) latest update already passed
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What causes GERD? Results of an incompetent lower sphincter that allows regurgitation of acidic gastric contents into the esophagus. What are the risk factors? Obesity, Pregnant women, cigarette smokers, hiatal hernia, What things effect LES pressure? ETOH, chocolate, fatty foods, nicotine, pepp...
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