Section: Overview
Reflux esophagitis is an inflammation of the esophagus that results from the backward flow of gastric or intestinal fluid into the esophagus. This fluid contains acids and other irritating substances that can cause severe inflammation and ulceration.Causes
The esophagus is the tubular, muscular organ that extends from the pharynx to the stomach and functions to transmit ingested material to the stomach. Esophageal disease is any disease that effects the...
A hiatal hernia is the protrusion of abdominal contents into the chest cavity through the esophageal hiatus, which is the natural opening in the diaphragm for the passage of the esophagus. These hernias...
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