Heartburn, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and non-erosive reflux disease

Reflux is a normal process that occurs in healthy infants, children and adults. Most episodes are short-lived and do not cause bothersome symptoms of complications. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) develops when the reflux of stomach acid causes troublesome reflux-associated symptoms and/or...

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Main Author: Haley Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2016-11-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4583