ANTIREFLUX

More than 44% of all adults, 61 million people, experience heartburn at least once a month. 20% of the population have heartburn at least once a week and 9% have heartburn each day. 5% of the population, will at some point, require physician directed surgical therapy... The esophagus normally has a neutral pH, which means that it is neither acidic nor alkaline. The stomach produces acid for the digestion of food. A muscular valve separates the esophagus and stomach. This valve is commonly referred to as the antireflux valve, or gastroesophageal valve (GEV)... When operating properly this valve between the esophagus and stomach opens to allow food to pass after swallowing. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)is caused by acid that escapes from the stomach through this one-way valve located at the top of the stomach and may travel all of the way back into the throat. The stomach acid passes into the esophagus, producing symptoms of heartburn and acid regurgitation. Damage to the..

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