Get answers to your GERD and LERD questions by e-mailing Dr. George Fantry.
See Dr. Fantry's Bio | Q&A Archive
Gastroesophageal reflux is the movement of stomach contents up the esophagus toward the mouth, rather than down through the digestive system. Normal movement down through the digestive system is called peristalsis .
In infants, a small amount of gastroesophageal reflux is normal. Persistent reflux with frequent vomiting , and subsequent irritation of the esophagus, is shown by constant crying and discomfort. Reflux associated with weight loss or reflux that causes breathing difficulty is considered abnormal.
|
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial process . A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch). |