Concept information
Preferred term
gastroesophageal reflux/hiatal hernia
Definition
- Up to 40 percent of people in Western countries are estimated to regularly experience heartburn, the most characterisitic symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)—the muscle connecting the esophagus with the stomach. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/gastroesophageal_reflux_hiatal_hernia
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