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Related Definitions, Terms and Acronyms:
  • Risk factors for experiencing acid reflux - hiatal hernia, pregnancy, and scleroderma.
  • Hydrochloric acid - the major component of gastric acid.
  • Peristalsis - the rhythmic wave of muscular contraction in the esophagus which normally moves food down and past the lower esophageal sphincter and is responsible for ultimately clearing refluxed stomach contents.
  • Alka-Seltzer - a brand name over-the-counter antacid remedy for headache and indigestion, comprised of aspirin and baking powder (primarily sodium bicarbonate) to treat pain while neutralizing excess stomach acid. Named for its alkaline ingredients dissolved in carbonated seltzer water.
  • GERD risk factor - having heartburn symptoms more than once a week.


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