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Acid reflux and oesophagitis - wsh.nhs.uk
www.wsh.nhs.ukdeveloping oesophagitis. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) This is a general term that describes the range of situations – acid reflux with or without oesophagitis and symptoms. What are the symptons of acid reflux and oesophagitis? Heartburn is the main symptom. It is a burning feeling that rises from the upper
Dysphagia A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL FACT SHEET
www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk• Side effects of radiotherapy can also include oesophagitis which can result in dysphagia27 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Coughing, choking and shortness of breath are common effects of COPD that affect daily life - approximately 27% of patients with COPD28will
Oesophagitis - NHS Highland
www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.ukOesophagitis occurs mainly due to acid leaking up (reflux) into the oesophagus (gullet). The gullet can cope with a certain amount of acid. The sphincter at the lower end of the gullet normally prevents acid reflux. When acid cannot be kept out of the gullet this is when oesophagitis happens. This is because
Oesophagitis - NHS Highland
www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.ukOesophagitis Information for patients Working with you to make Highland the healthy place to be Designed by Medical Illustration Dept. Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.