About Heartburn/GERD: Different Types of Acid Reflux

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Heartburn/GERD Heartburn/GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn/GERD Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease The term refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (refractory GERD) describes those patients who continue to have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux despite standard treatment with Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). Click here to read more Search Related Topics:  erosive esophagitis  motility disorders  hiatal hernias Nonerosive Reflux Disease - NERD For some patients, GERD can cause erosive esophagitis, a condition that causes inflammation, swelling, or irritation of the esophagus. In recent studies, however, it has been found that less than half of GERD patient suffer from esophagitis. They have what is called nonerosive reflux disease, or NERD. Click here to read more Search Related Topics:  foods that cause heartburn  heartburn safe foods  gerd treatment Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) There are two sphincter muscles located in the esophagus: The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and the upper esophageal sphincter (UES). When the lower esophageal sphincter is not functioning properly, there is a back flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. If this happens two or more times a week, it can be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. But what happens when the upper esophageal sphincter doesn't function correctly either? As with the lower esophageal sphincter, if the upper esophageal sphincter doesn't function properly, acid that has back flowed into the esophagus is allowed into the throat and voice box. When this happens, it's called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, or LPR. Click here to read more Search Related Topics:  gerd  laryngopharyngeal reflux  fundoplication surgery Complications of GERD If GERD is not treated effectively, the constant acid reflux can irritate the lining of the esophagus, and serious complication can occur. Click more to read more Search Related Topics:  gerd  controlling heartburn  nighttime heartburn Related Searches Acid Reflux or Gerd Acid Heartburn Cause of Acid Reflux Heartburn Gerd Food for Acid Reflux Featured Articles Prevention and Treatment Medications and Remedies Daily Life Screening Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge - FAQs Glossary of Heartburn-Related Terms Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn/GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Heartburn/GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn   Follow me on: Advertisement