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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disea... : Complications

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Complications Overview Articles

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Many babies outgrow infantile GERD, but some keep having symptoms well into adulthood. In most cases, GERD is easily managed.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Complications Articles

Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett''s esophagus is pre-cancerous condition in which normal cells lining the esophagus are replaced with abnormal cells that, in some people, develop into a type of cancer of the esophagus called adenocarcinoma.The esophagus is a tube 10-13 inc...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Esophageal stricture - benign
Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus(the tube from the mouth to the stomach) that causes swallowing difficulties.Dilation(stretching) of the esophagus is the preferred treatment. Repeated dilation may be necessary to prevent...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2006
Barrett's esophagus
Barrett''s esophagus is a gastrointestinal disorder in which the lining of the esophagus(the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid that leaks backward.Irritation of the lining of the esophagus by stomach ...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 7, 2008
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