Question

Explain the concept of Ger​

Answer 1

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when your stomach contents come back up into your esophagus. Stomach acid that touches the lining of your esophagus can cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion.

Without treatment, GERD can sometimes cause serious complications over time, such as

• Esophagitis

Esophagitis is inflammation in the esophagus. Adults who have chronic esophagitis over many years are more likely to develop precancerous changes in the esophagus.

• Esophageal stricture

An esophageal stricture happens when your esophagus becomes too narrow. Esophageal strictures can lead to problems with swallowing.

• Respiratory problems

With GERD you might breathe stomach acid into your lungs. The stomach acid can then irritate your throat and lungs, causing respiratory problems, such as

• asthma —a long-lasting disease in your lungs that makes you extra sensitive to things that you’re allergic to
• chest congestion, or extra fluid in your lungs
• a dry, long-lasting cough or a sore throat
• hoarseness—the partial loss of your voice
• laryngitis—the swelling of your voice box that can lead to a short-term loss of your voice
• pneumonia—an infection in one or both of your lungs—that keeps coming back
• wheezing—a high-pitched whistling sound when you breathe