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Reflux Esophagitis Definition
Common names:
  • Acid Reflux
  • Acid Reflux Disease
  • Esophageal Reflux
  • Esophagitis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • GERD
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Stomach Acid Reflux
A person with reflux esophagitis has inflammation of the esophagus, caused by stomach acid that splashes into the esophagus. Images

About 65% of adults in the US have heartburn, and about 30% of these people have reflux esophagitis. Images

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Last Updated: Oct 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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