Definition - Acid reflux is a chronic digestive disease caused due to flowing back of bile or stomach acid into esophagus or food pipe. Acid reflux diagnosis starts with a detailed analysis of medical history. Esophageal pH monitoring is important.
<p><strong>Definition and Diagnosis of Acid Reflux</strong></p>
<p>New York (USA), June 19, 2013</p>
<p><strong>What is Acid Reflux?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Definition of Acid Reflux</strong></p>
<p>Acid reflux is a chronic digestive disease caused due to flowing back of bile or stomach acid into esophagus or food pipe. This acid flow from stomach into esophagus causes mucosal damage to esophagus due to irritation of esophageal lining. Acid reflux is same as Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or gastric reflux disease.</p>
<p>When the valve separating stomach contents and esophagus is faulty, stomach acids or bile rises up into esophagus. Sometimes abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter causes stomach acid to flow back into esophagus. Acid reflux changes could be temporary or permanent.</p>
<p>Heartburn associated with esophageal disorders occurs commonly. However, if these conditions occur as frequently as twice each week and disrupt your normal life, it is acid reflux. Often there is confusion between acid reflux and heartburn. Acid reflux indicates the backward movement of stomach acid while heartburn indicates a burning sensation.</p>
<p><strong>Diagnosis of Acid Reflux</strong></p>
<p>Acid reflux diagnosis starts with a detailed analysis of medical history. Common diagnostic tests include barium swallow X-rays, ambulatory Esophageal pH Monitoring, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and Esophageal manometry.</p>
<p>Esophageal pH monitoring is important. This test not only diagnoses acid reflux disease but also monitors treatment options. Treatment through proton pump inhibitors in the short term can bring in a positive response. In extreme cases, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD is performed to correctly diagnose the condition.</p>
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