Acid Reflux Gastro Esophageal Reflux (GER), or acid reflux, is a condition in which stomach acid flows backwards into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. Normally, the muscle located at the bottom of the esophagus—the lower esophageal sphincter—closes off properly after food and liquids pass so that […]
Symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease and When to See an ENT Specialist
About Acid Reflux Acid reflux disease is a condition in which acid backs up from the stomach causing the esophagus to become inflamed or irritated. Normally, the stomach valve, known as the lower esophageal sphincter, prevents stomach acid from backing up. However, if this stomach valve opens too often or does not close all the […]