HESI 101GERD

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Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease (GERD) SAUL GARCIA, ELMA STEPHANIE, BETHSEDA DELVA, JUSTINA, ROSE-KATIA Fun Facts Most common upper GI disorder in the US Occurs most often in middle-aged and ol... der adults Smokers, Obese, and Pregnant women are more likely to have GERD Etiology Caused by chronic Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) Result of backwards flow of stomach contents Gastric or duodenal contents (Stomach Acid) Common reason is excessive relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) Increased Intra-Abdominal Pressure Pathophysiology Due to the possible backwards flow of gastric acid, inflammation and eroding of the esophagus will occur. If not treated, more serious conditions could manifest. Asthma Wheezing Esophageal Stricture Barrett's Esophagus (deadly type of cancer in the Esophagus) Tooth Decay Esophageal ulcers [Show More]

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