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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a valve between the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach. 
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The organs that take in food and turn it into products that the body can use to stay healthy. Waste products the body cannot use leave the body through bowel movements. The digestive system includes the salivary glands, mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, small and large intestines, and rectum.
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GERD as related to Digestive System
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- MedlinePlus: GERD
... Esophagus Disorders • Heartburn • Hiatal Hernia • Digestive System ... Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and ...
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- Your Guide to Diseases of the Digestive System
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- Indigestion and Your Digestive System
WebMD explains what causes indigestion and how to treat it. ... Indigestion is often a sign of an underlying problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...
- GERD.COM -What Causes GERD?
What Causes GERD? GERD and Your Digestive System. To understand what causes GERD, you must first understand your digestive system. The upper digestive, or upper gastrointestinal system, is made ...
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
... Medical Problems > Digestive System > Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Every adult, at one time or another, has experienced heartburn and that ...
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