A REVIEW STUDY - ETIOPATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF GASTRO ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE IN TODAYS LIFESTYLE

Dr. Ujwala Pawar* and Dr. Vishal Tambe

ABSTRACT

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is most prevalent gastro intestinal disorders. GERD reduced lower esophageal sphincter tone causes reflux the gastroduodenal contents into the esophagus or oropharynx (Regurgitation). GERD develop when increase in reflux acid in esophagus it causes Reflux esophagitis. Pathogenesis of GERD is similar to that of other acid secretory diseases, such as duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer disease. In WESTERN countries, GERD is most common Gastro intestinal disease.

Keywords: Gerd, Regurgutation, Reflux Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer, Gastric Ulcer.