Gastroesophagal reflux disease (GERD)
Gastroespohagal means stomach and esophagus.
Reflux means backwards flow.
Together these words means a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincler, which is the ring muscle between the esophagus and stomach. When the sphincter food and stomach acids rise and come back up causing heartburn, sharp pressure and burning sensation in the chest. When there is vomiting and breathing medical attention is required.
Esorprazole, also known as Nexium, is one of the main medications used to treat GERD. Nexium decreases the amount of acid in your stomach makes, and relieves heartburn, difficulty swallowing and cough. Nexium also helps prevent ulcers which may prevent cancer in the esophagus. This
