Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease-Adolescent Causes
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Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease-Adolescent
Food travels down the esophagus to the stomach. The opening between the esophagus and stomach opens to let food enter the stomach. Normally, it closes as soon as the food enters the stomach. With heartburn, the opening does not close tightly. Stomach acid flows into the esophagus (called acid reflux), causing a burning sensation.
The following factors contribute to GERD:
- Abnormal pressure to the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a valve that keeps food in the stomach
- Increased relaxation of LES
- Increased pressure within the abdomen
- Possibly a genetic link
Other causes include diseases that interfere with food passing through the esophagus or cause excess acid production.
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