More about gerd
Thus, The distinction between this “physiologic” gastroesophageal reflux and “pathologic” gastroesophageal reflux in infancy and childhood is determined, not merely by the number and severity of reflux episodes (when assessed by intraesophageal pH monitoring), but is most importantly determined by the presence of reflux-related complications, including failure to thrive, erosive esophagitis, esophageal stricture formation, and chronic respiratory disease. If you are worried about gastroesophageal reflux disease you should probably consult your doctor. Each swallow carries any refluxed liquid back into the stomach. Finally, the salivary glands in the mouth produce saliva, which contains bicarbonate. With each swallow, bicarbonate-containing saliva travels down the esophagus. The bicarbonate neutralizes the small amount of acid that remains in the esophagus after gravity and swallowing have removed most of the liquid.
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