D.O.D #4 - Gastroesophogial Reflux Disease (GERD)

to worsen

treats angina and hypertension

pain below ribs/upper abdomen

exam by pressing on surface of the body to feel organs or tissues underneath

flowed backward through vessel

instrument for viewing internal structures; used to diagnose diseases in the body

found irritation/inflammation in the esophagus

any circular muscle

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

No, GERD can cause heartburn, but it has NOTHING to do with the heart

gravity does not keep acid down/it flows up esophagus

lower esophageal sphincter

stomach is perforates through the diaphragm; bulges through esophagus because diaphragm is weakened

when contents in your stomach make an acidy mixture; the LES is weak or relaxes at the wrong time -> allows stomach acid to go back up your esophagus

heartburn (inflammation), lump in throat, can’t swallow, emesis

causes a hiatus -> hiatal hernia, inflammation of esophagus, esophageal cancer, tooth damage (from constant acid in mouth), changes to vocal cords, chronic cough

changes in magnesium levels which causes change in gut biome (all micro organisms in digestive system), doctors may recommend avoiding acidic fruits and veggies

GER – Gastroesophageal Reflux (not a chronic disease)

an ongoing condition

inhaling second hand smoke, unhealthy diet, pregnancy, obesity, high stress level and taking certain meds (ex. asprin)

insert small tube w/ vid camera into esophagus to see inflammation and irritation

visit a Gastroenterologist -> can collect images of esophagus through endoscopy, take a biopsy to be further tested, and a Barium Swallow

small sample of tissue

to see what is happening in body; see where it goes/stops; lights up (you can see it cause it’s dense)