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esophageal reflux

/ɪˌsɒfəˈdʒiːəl ˈriːflʌks/

Tradução: Condição médica em que o ácido do estômago ou a bile retornam ao esôfago, causando irritação e azia.

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/ɪˌsɒfəˈdʒiːəl ˈriːflʌks/C1formalmedical
  • ptCondição médica em que o ácido do estômago ou a bile retornam ao esôfago, causando irritação e azia.

A medical condition where stomach acid or bile flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and heartburn.

  1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)B2formal

    A medical condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and irritation.

    ptDoença do refluxo gastroesofágico (DRGE)

    • The patient was diagnosed with esophageal reflux after complaining of persistent heartburn.
    • Doctors often recommend lifestyle changes to manage esophageal reflux.
    • Chronic esophageal reflux can damage the lining of the esophagus.