OTC PPIs for the management of minor GORD
Keywords:
gastrointestinal reflux disease, GORD, over-the-counter treatment options, proton pump inhibitors
Abstract
In normal digestion, the lower oesophageal sphincter (a ring of muscle between the oesophagus and the stomach) opens to allow food in the oesophagus to pass into the stomach and closes to prevent the acidic contents of the stomach from flowing back (‘refluxing’) into the oesophagus. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) occurs when the lower oesophageal sphincter muscle is weak or relaxes inappropriately allowing the contents of the stomach to reflux back into the oesophagus.
Published
2020-07-01
Issue
Section
Gastrointestinal Tract
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