Session 5 Expectations

GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease or Heartburn- burning, radiating substernal pain caused by acidic gastric juice regurgitated into the esophagus. Caused by . Hiatus hernia – structural abnormality in which the superior part of the stomach protrudes slightly above the diaphragm. Leads to ulcers and cancer. Esophageal Characteristics ................
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