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Definition, epidemiology, and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as a condition that develops when reflux of gastroduodenal contents into the esophagus causes troublesome symptoms or complications. The term “troublesome” refers to symptoms that interfere with the patient’s well-being and negatively affect quality of life1. This definition recognizes that GERD is not limited to the presence of […]

Source: Clínicas de gastroenterología de México (English Edition)

DOI: 10.24875/cgme.m25000024

Authors: José M. Remes-Troche, Lorena Bolio-Lavalle

Institution: Universidad Veracruzana

Language: English

Topic: Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7128617009