HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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A disease in which stomach acid goes up into the esophagus causing burning pain and sometimes ulcers.
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celiac disease
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GERD (acid reflux)
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appendicitus
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diarhea
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the regurgitation of gastric contents into the esophagus.
Detailed explanation-2: -Esophagitis. Severe inflammation in your esophagus may cause a burning sensation. Causes include GERD itself, viruses, fungal infections and certain medications. An allergic condition of the esophagus (eosinophilic esophagitis) can also lead to heartburn.
Detailed explanation-3: -Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it’s called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
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