Gastroesophageal reflux disease in the elderly

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) refers to a disease caused by too much stomach and duodenal contents flowing back into the esophagus, often with heartburn, acid reflux and other symptoms, and can cause esophagitis and throat, throat, Damage to tissues other than the esophagus such as the airway.

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