Gastro-oesophageal reflux

Topic: Signs and symptoms of the digestive system

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Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) happens when stomach contents are brought back up into the oesophagus (throat or gullet). Reflux happens when the muscle in the lower part of the oesophagus (called the lower sphincter muscle) relaxes.

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GORD (reflux)

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Last updated:: 9 October 2017

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