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Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Gerd
Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Gerd
Heart burn, Barret's Esophagus, Chest Pain, Regurgitation, Disrupted sleep, Chronic Pressure receptors
cough, Laryngitis, Unable to swallow, Drooling, Hoarseness of Voice, Stress and Older indirectly
stimulate the
age,
vargus nerve
↑
HCI stomach can be pushed up by intra-abdominal pressure
Conditions with acid ↑
production
(exercise, obesity) or positional changes (lying down) (see "Peptic Ulcer Disease")