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Which organ is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing water and nutrients?
Which organ is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing water and nutrients?
Which organ is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and hormones to regulate blood sugar levels?
Which organ is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and hormones to regulate blood sugar levels?
Which condition is characterized by a lesion in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine?
Which condition is characterized by a lesion in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine?
Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is the primary cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is the primary cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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How does gastroesophageal reflux differ from normal physiological reflux?
How does gastroesophageal reflux differ from normal physiological reflux?
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What is the role of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in the digestive system?
What is the role of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in the digestive system?
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Why do patients with GERD experience heartburn and indigestion?
Why do patients with GERD experience heartburn and indigestion?
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What is the most common symptom of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is the most common symptom of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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What is the effect of lying down or bending over on heartburn?
What is the effect of lying down or bending over on heartburn?
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Apart from pain, what other symptoms may individuals with GERD experience?
Apart from pain, what other symptoms may individuals with GERD experience?
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What can help individuals with GERD feel better?
What can help individuals with GERD feel better?
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Which of the following might accompany symptoms of GERD at night?
Which of the following might accompany symptoms of GERD at night?
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What type of reflux is Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What type of reflux is Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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