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GORD stands for Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease: 'gastro' refers to the stomach, 'oesophageal' refers to the oesophagus or gullet, the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach, and 'reflux' means flowing back.
While many of us suffer from occasional acid-reflux problems (heartburn or indigestion), GORD sufferers actually have faulty control of a muscle at the top of their stomach, which allows harmful stomach acid to 'splash back' into the oesophagus or gullet, and can cause discomfort on a regular basis and in some cases extreme pain. Although GORD can be exacerbated by overeating and drinking too much, lifestyle choices in themselves do not cause the disease.
Treatment Options
This section looks at what treatment options are available.
Glossary
A useful list and helpful explanations of the most common words that are used when talking about GORD
Digestive System Diagram
Simple diagrams of the digestive system to illustrate both healthy and unhealthy digestive tracts.
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