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Stands for gastro-osophageal feflux disease, a disorder in which there is recurrent return of stomach contents back up into the oesophagus, frequently causing heartburn, a symptom of irritation of the oesophagus by stomach acid. This can lead to scarring and stricture of the oesophagus, which can require stretching (dilating).10% of patients with GERD develop Barrett's oesophagus which increases the risk of cancer of the oesophagus. 80% of patients with GERD also have a hiatal hernia.
(12 Dec 1998)
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