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Proton-pump inhibitors such as omeprazole (Prilosec) can be used only if adjusting Marshall Protocol (MP) meds and use of [[home: | Proton-pump inhibitors such as omeprazole (Prilosec) can be used only if adjusting Marshall Protocol (MP) meds and use of [[home: | ||
- | Types of stomach and esophageal disorders are as follows: | + | Common types of stomach and esophageal disorders are as follows: |
* **Barrett' | * **Barrett' | ||
* **dyspepsia** – also known as upset stomach or indigestion, | * **dyspepsia** – also known as upset stomach or indigestion, | ||
- | * gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GERD) | + | |
===== GERD (gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease) ===== | ===== GERD (gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease) ===== | ||
- | Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus | + | Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus. This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms. |
Interestingly, | Interestingly, |