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Heartburn and Reflux Key Words

By: Carol Ann Rinzler and Ken DeVault and

Updated: 03-26-2016

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Heartburn and Reflux For Dummies

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To better understand things related to heartburn and reflux, recognize the following key terms that describe treatment, symptoms, and basic information about the two conditions:

GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Reflux: Stomach contents that slosh back from the stomach to the esophagus through the LES
LES: Lower esophageal sphincter; the “trapdoor” between esophagus and stomach
Heartburn: Pain caused by reflux
Gastroenterologist: Physician specializing in diseases of the digestive tract
Antacid: Medicine that neutralizes stomach acid
H2 blocker: Histamine 2 blocker; a class of drugs that slows the production of stomach acid
PPI: Proton pump inhibitor; a class of drugs that reduces the production of stomach acid and appears to heal reflux damage to the esophagus

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Carol Ann Rinzler writes a nutrition column for the New York Daily News and has authored more than 20 books.

Ken DeVault, MD, is coauthor of the American College of Gastroenterology's official guideline statements on the diagnosis and treatment of GERD.

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