Many experts maintain that GERD is caused by dysfunction of the gastroesophageal barrier and that gastric acid secretion is not the primary underlying defect. 2 A few studies have, however, raised ...
Acidity, often causing heartburn, results from excessive stomach acid production triggered by spicy, fatty, or acidic foods, stress, or overeating. Several home remedies offer relief, including warm ...
with mucosal damage due to pepsin and gastric acid secretion. Most ulcers occur in the stomach and proximal duodenum while less commonly in the lower esophagus, the distal duodenum or the jejunum.
pylori due to their low stomach acidity. Second, continuous suppression of gastric acid secretion should facilitate the rapid spread from antrum and cardia to the corpus enabling development of ...