The term describes discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus.

QAmmunity.org

My account
Edit my Profile
Private messages
My favorites

Ask a Question
Questions
Unanswered
Tags
Categories
Ask a Question

asked Aug 20, 2024 75.5k views

5 votes

The term describes discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus.

Health
high-school

Dima Vishnyakov asked

by Dima Vishnyakov

7.5k points

0 Comments

Please log in or register to add a comment.

Please log in or register to answer this question.

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer: Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Riaan answered Aug 25, 2024

by Riaan

8.0k points

0 Comments

Please log in or register to add a comment.

← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

asked May 21, 2024 218k views

What is the primary cause of heartburn due to the regurgitation of acidic gastric juices into the esophagus? a) Excessive food or drink consumption b) Extreme obesity c) Pregnancy discomfort d) Obstructions

Seanghay asked May 21, 2024

by Seanghay

7.9k points

Health
high-school

1 answer

2 votes

218k views

asked Aug 4, 2024 213k views

What term means discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid?

Chevul Ervin asked Aug 4, 2024

by Chevul Ervin

8.4k points

Health
high-school

1 answer

2 votes

213k views

asked Jul 12, 2019 92.7k views

A 45-year-old woman experiences frequent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and sharp pains below her sternum. At night, she experiences gastric reflux, or a regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus,

Judo asked Jul 12, 2019

by Judo

7.7k points

Health
middle-school

1 answer

1 vote

92.7k views

Ask a Question

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

0 Comments

Please log in or register to add a comment.

Please log in or register to answer this question.

1 Answer

0 Comments

Please log in or register to add a comment.

Related questions

Other Questions