A 25-year-old English woman suffers from a rare condition that makes her vomit at least 60 times a day and does not let her eat or drink anything if not standing. Also known as achalasia, a swallowing ...

esophageal strictures and esophageal rings. [13] The symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation have been found to be highly specific for diagnosing GERD, although they may have a low sensitivity.

Schatzki's rings do not prevent esophageal reflux, and they may act to decrease esophageal acid clearance, especially in the supine position, thereby increasing esophageal acid exposure.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) both affect the esophagus (food tube) but in ...