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Precision Medicine
4 May 2021
It is a digestive system condition that appears when the lower esophageal sphincter, which is the valve that joins the esophagus with the stomach, does not close properly and allows stomach acid to return to the esophagus, causing burns to the esophageal mucosa.
Gastroesophageal reflux is a common disease in various population segments, but above all, a significant percentage of pregnant women experience symptoms related to this condition, which when it becomes chronic and causes more serious damage, can cause serious complications.
Several factors can contribute to its appearance, among them, the presence of a hiatal hernia.
Some other diseases or factors that can increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux are:
The most common symptoms consist of:
Potential risks:
Once your doctor reviews your symptoms and medical history, they will perform a physical examination and order a series of tests to confirm the diagnosis, including:
The treatment will be focused on controlling the symptoms produced by gastroesophageal reflux and its origin through the intake of antacids and medications that help inhibit or block acid production. However, in extreme cases, surgery may be required.
At the ABC Medical Center Internal Medicine Department we offer health care services with the highest quality and safety, from prevention, diagnosis, timely treatment, and monitoring of infectious, respiratory, endocrinological, dermatological, rheumatic, nephrological, gastrointestinal, and hematological pathologies, of chronic-degenerative diseases and acute conditions, through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary model.
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