Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (gord) is usually caused by the ring of muscle at the bottom of the oesophagus (gullet) becoming weakened normally, this ring of muscle opens to let food into your stomach and closes to stop stomach acid leaking back up into your oesophagus. Acid reflux toddler nhs. Acid reflux this leaflet is about acid reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (‘lpr’) it tells for more information on giving up smoking, please call the nhs smoking helpline on 0300 123 1044 or speak to your gp • raise the head end of your bed by putting blocks underneath, 10-25 cm high just using.
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