potentially worsening ulcer symptoms. 5. Chocolate: Chocolate contains compounds that may relax the lower esophageal ...

the formation of ulcers. Most cases of erosive esophagitis occur from repeated exposure to stomach acids in people with GERD. The lower esophageal sphincter is a muscular valve that normally ...

showing a dilated esophageal body bird beak-like narrowing of lower esophageal sphincter (see Video 1). b; Vigorous achalasia showing diffuse spasm-like contractions in the esophageal body with ...

Heartburn happens when a small valve called the lower esophageal sphincter opens and allows stomach acid to flow up into the esophagus, causing that burning feeling. Many of us pop an after dinner ...

The esophagogastric junction or lower esophageal sphincter (the upper aspect of a hiatal hernia). The level of the diaphragmatic impression (the lower aspect of a hiatal hernia). In patients with ...

Weak stomach valve: A muscle at the bottom of the esophagus (called the lower esophageal sphincter ... A painful ulcer, also known as an esophageal ulcer, can result from stomach acid damaging ...