Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation (TLESR) is the most important mechanism associated with GERD, and might be the only one present in patients with mild reflux disease. Wu and ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes heartburn and discomfort. Learn its symptoms, triggers, treatments, and how to ...

When left untreated, GERD can lead to potentially serious complications, including: Between the esophagus (the food pipe) and the stomach lies a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter which ...

and has produced increased peristaltic and lower esophageal sphincter pressures in normal volunteers. Agrawal et al. evaluated the effect of bethanechol on smooth-muscle contraction in patients ...

Regurgitation is when the contents from your esophagus (the tube that brings food from your mouth to your stomach) or stomach come back up into your throat or mouth. Your lower esophageal ...