GERD affects the lower sphincter (muscular ring) in the esophagus, and LPR affects the upper esophageal sphincter. LPR is ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) impacts about 20% of adults in the U.S. Here's what experts want you to know about ...

This led to development of rehabilitative exercises for upper esophageal sphincter dysphagia ... studies involving motility of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract.

When left untreated, GERD can lead to potentially serious complications, including: Between the esophagus (the food pipe) and the stomach lies a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter which ...

Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation (TLESR) is the most important mechanism associated with GERD, and might be the only one present in patients with mild reflux disease. Wu and ...

a time period during which drugs that relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) had gained widespread use. Lagergren and colleagues studied the association of upper gastrointestinal tract cancers and ...

Hutton, MD, FAAP a Maven Clinic Pediatrician. Babies often experience acid reflux because their lower esophageal sphincter isn't fully developed. To prevent acid reflux, feed your baby small meals ...