Gastrooesophageal reflux disease

Definition: A disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is chronic in nature and usually caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter, and may result in injury to the esophageal mucosal. Symptoms include heartburn and acid indigestion.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, esophageal reflux, gastric reflux, acid reflux, esophageal reflux disease, gastrooesophageal reflux, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, oesophageal reflux, gastro esophageal reflux disease, gastro esophageal reflux

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Proteins predicted to cause Gastrooesophageal reflux disease: CYP3A4, CYP2D6 (2 predictions in total) Show drugs with this side effect as MedDRA Preferred Term

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