Gastric reflux

The gastroesophageal reflux occurs when there is an alteration of the barrier between the esophagus and stomach, the gastric contents of the stomach back into the esophagus. Not always considered a pathology as also occurs in healthy people. In these cases it is somewhat sporadic, contact of gastric acid with esophageal mucosa is very short. When altered, gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs.

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Gastric reflux

The gastroesophageal reflux occurs when there is an alteration of the barrier between the esophagus and stomach, the gastric contents of the stomach back into the esophagus. Not always considered a pathology as also occurs in healthy people. In these cases it is somewhat sporadic, contact of gastric acid with esophageal mucosa is very short. When altered, gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs.

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