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GERD pathology caused by immune reaction, not acid
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) may be caused by a dysregulated inflammatory reaction to the stimulus of gastric hydrochloric acid in the lower esophagus, not 'burning' by the acid itself, according to preliminary research just published in JAMA.
Proton pump inhibitors to suppress stomach acid increase risk of fracture and infection
Proton pump inhibitors to suppress stomach acid increase risk of fracture and infection
Medicating insomnia when there is reflux can make both much worse
Medicating insomnia when there is reflux can make both much worse