Gastroesophageal reflux disease in special groups

Gastroesophageal reflux disease in pregnancy It is well known that pregnancy, by itself, is a condition that predisposes women to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Hormonal changes decrease lower esophageal sphincter pressure and affect gastric and intestinal motility, and there is also an increase in intra-abdominal pressure due to uterine growth and weight gain with the […]