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What is gastro oesophagus reflex disorder?

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If the cardiac sphincter does not contract properly during the churning action of the stomach the gastric juice with acid may flow back into the oesophagus and cause heart burn, resulting in GERD (Gastro Oesophagus Reflex Disorder).
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