Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Therapeutic area
Gastroenterology
Rare disease
No

Definition
A chronic disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is usually caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Symptoms include heartburn and acid indigestion. It may cause injury to the esophageal mucosa.
Genetic basis
Yes
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Therapeutic area
Gastroenterology

  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • acid reflux
  • Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Position
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder
  • GERD
  • GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
  • GERD, Acid Reflux, Treatment
  • Reflux, Gastroesophageal
  • Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Refractory GERD
  • gastroesophageal reflux, paediatric
  • ger

All therapeutic areas
  • Gastroenterology
Sources for recorded values
Severity
Mild

  • Genetic
  • Hereditary
Sources for recorded values

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0003749

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