Gastrointestinal System - Pediatric/Paediatric Gastroesophageal/Gastro-oesophageal Reflux (GER/GOR) Disease (GERD/GORD)
Background
Gastrointestinal System - Pediatric/Paediatric Gastroesophageal/Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD/GORD) Background
Disease Etiology
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is defined as “a passage of gastric contents into the esophagus with or without regurgitation and/or vomiting” (1). The progression to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when reflux results in symptoms and/or complications (2).
GERD is a multivariate disorder. The pathogenic variables that can impact one’s risk of GERD can be classified as motor abnormalities (i.e. delayed gastric emptying), anatomical factors (i.e. hiatal hernia) as well
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is defined as “a passage of gastric contents into the esophagus with or without regurgitation and/or vomiting” (1). The progression to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when reflux results in symptoms and/or complications (2).
GERD is a multivariate disorder. The pathogenic variables that can impact one’s risk of GERD can be classified as motor abnormalities (i.e. delayed gastric emptying), anatomical factors (i.e. hiatal hernia) as well