{"id":82205,"date":"2021-02-10T10:42:01","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T10:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=82205"},"modified":"2023-06-29T06:25:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T06:25:37","slug":"acid-reflux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/acid-reflux\/","title":{"rendered":"Acid reflux"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Condition caused by a faulty muscle in the oesophagus allowing the acid in the stomach to pass into the oesophagus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The backflow of acidic fluid from the stomach into the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the throat to the stomach, is known as acid reflux. This condition occurs due to the inadequate functioning of the muscular valve located at the lower end of the esophagus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Referred to as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux can lead to inflammation of the esophagus, causing a painful burning sensation in the chest commonly known as heartburn. This discomfort arises due to a condition called esophagitis, which involves inflammation of the esophagus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Mild instances of acid reflux are generally common and not considered severe. This condition can occur occasionally during pregnancy and frequently affects individuals who are overweight. However, recurrent episodes of discomfort may be indicative of a hiatus hernia, wherein a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Condition caused by a faulty muscle in the oesophagus allowing the acid in the stomach to pass into the oesophagus. The backflow of acidic fluid from the stomach into the esophagus, which is the tube connecting the throat to the stomach, is known as acid reflux. 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