gastroesophageal reflux disease

Stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and, over time, irritation of the lining.

Signs and symptoms

• Esophagitis
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Barrett esophagus
• Esophageal neoplasm

Medications that may treat it

alginic acid aluminum hydroxide bethanechol calcium carbonate calcium gluceptate cimetidine cisapride dexlansoprazole esomeprazole famotidine isosorbide dinitrate lansoprazole

Also known as: Acid reflux; GERD; GERD - Gastro-esophageal reflux disease; Gastresophageal reflux; Gastro-esophageal reflux