The complex link between obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) delineates a significant association where excess weight significantly heightens the risk and severity of GERD symptoms. Obesity, characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat, especially around the abdomen, poses a substantial risk factor for the development and exacerbation of GERD. The mechanics of obesity play an important role, as increased abdominal fat generates elevated intra-abdominal pressure, creating an environment conducive to the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. This mechanical aspect, compounded by the inflammatory influences of adipose tissue, lays the foundation for the onset and aggravation of GERD…
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Introduction The stomach lining, sometimes referred to as the gastric mucosa, can become inflamed, irritated, or eroded as a result of the common gastrointestinal ailment known as gastritis. It can present as acute, with an abrupt start and often brief duration, or chronic, with persistent symptoms over an extended length of time. Infections such as the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, protracted use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs), excessive alcohol intake, autoimmune reactions, stress, and bile reflux are only a few causes of gastroenteritis. Gastritis symptoms can range in severity and duration, but they frequently include abdominal pain or discomfort…
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Introduction The stomach lining, sometimes referred to as the gastric mucosa, can become inflamed, irritated, or eroded as a result of the common gastrointestinal ailment known as gastritis. It can present as acute, with an abrupt start and often brief duration, or chronic, with persistent symptoms over an extended length of time. Infections such the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, protracted use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs), excessive alcohol intake, autoimmune reactions, stress, and bile reflux are only a few causes of gastroenteritis. Gastritis symptoms can range in severity and duration, but they frequently include abdominal pain or discomfort (from…