Reflux is a technique involving the condensation of vapors and the return of this condensate to the system from which it originated. It is used in industrial...
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a chronic upper gastrointestinal disease in which stomach content...
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) is the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the larynx, oropharynx and/or...
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Biliary reflux, also called bile reflux, duodenogastroesophageal reflux (DGER) or duodenogastric reflux, is a condition that occurs when bile and/or other...
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Reflux may also refer to: Duodenogastric reflux or biliary reflux Acid indigestion, cardialgia or pyrosis, all synonyms for heartburn Acid reflux disease...
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Hiatal hernia (redirect from Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia)
of the chest. This may result in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) with symptoms such as a taste of acid in the...
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Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), also known as vesicoureteric reflux, is a condition in which urine flows retrograde, or backward, from the bladder into one...
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Reflux nephropathy is kidney damage (nephropathy) due to urine flowing backward (reflux) from the bladder toward the kidneys; the latter is called vesicoureteral...
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A reflux suppressant is any one of a number of drugs used to combat oesophageal reflux. Commonly, following ingestion a 'raft' of alginic acid is created...
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Laryngitis (section Reflux)
Chronic cases may occur due to smoking, tuberculosis, allergies, acid reflux, rheumatoid arthritis, or sarcoidosis. The underlying mechanism involves...
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Varicose veins (redirect from Venous reflux)
arteriovenous malformations. Venous reflux is a significant cause. Research has also shown the importance of pelvic vein reflux (PVR) in the development of varicose...
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Chronic venous insufficiency (redirect from Venous valve reflux)
the walls of the vein. The most common cause of CVI is superficial venous reflux which is a treatable condition. As functional venous valves are required...
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Abdominojugular test (redirect from Hepatojugular reflux)
The abdominojugular test, also known as abdominojugular reflux (AJR), is a physical examination test useful in diagnosing right ventricle dysfunction,...
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flow of acid from the stomach into the lower esophagus: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The symptoms of esophagitis include: Heartburn – a burning...
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Pepsin (section In laryngopharyngeal reflux)
damage during weakly acidic or non-acid gastric reflux. Weak or non-acid reflux is correlated with reflux symptoms and mucosal injury. Under non-acid conditions...
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reflux condensers are fitted and closely observed. Reflux occurs when condensation can be seen dripping back into the reaction flask from the reflux condenser;...
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Esophagus (section Reducing gastric reflux)
at the top and one at the bottom. The lower sphincter helps to prevent reflux of acidic stomach content. The esophagus has a rich blood supply and venous...
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Bloating (section Heartburn and acid reflux)
bloating, including: diet, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, reflux, and constipation. Specific medical conditions like Crohn's disease or bowel...
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regurgitation of gastric acid (gastric reflux) into the esophagus. It is the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Other common descriptors...
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It provides direct physiologic measurement of acid in the esophagus and is the most objective method to document reflux disease...
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or GORD) including symptomatic endoscopy-negative reflux disease and associated laryngopharyngeal reflux causing laryngitis...
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some sort of reflux splitter (reflux wire, gago, Magnetic swinging bucket, etc.) – a typical careful fractionation would employ a reflux ratio of around...
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syndrome and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD); however, it is estimated to occur in less than 1% of children with reflux. Onset is usually confined...
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It helps to prevent acid reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. It is commonly undeveloped in infants, making acid reflux more common. The angle of...
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Ash Avildsen (section Reflux)
series Paradise City (2021). Avildsen was the vocalist of metalcore band Reflux in the early 2000s. The band released one album "The Illusion of Democracy"...
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laparoscopic surgery, is a surgical procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia. In GERD, it is usually performed when...
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quickly relieve occasional heartburn, the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease and indigestion. Treatment with antacids alone is symptomatic and...
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Esomeprazole (section Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
medication which reduces stomach acid. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. Its effectiveness...
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skin in an attempt to treat problems with his sinuses, dermatitis, acid reflux, and other issues. This caused him to develop argyria. In 2008, Karason...
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common conditions managed by gastroenterologists include gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory...
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