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[[Gastroesophageal reflux]] ([[GERD]]) | [[Gastroesophageal reflux]] ([[GERD]]) | ||
There are several anatomo-physiologic abnormalities that may contribute to GERD <ref>Spechler SJ. Barrett's esophagus. Semin Gastrointest Dis 1996; 7:51.</ref> | [[There]] [[are]] [[several]] [[anatomo-physiologic]] [[abnormalities]] [[that]] [[may]] [[contribute]] [[to]] [[GERD]] <ref>Spechler SJ. Barrett's esophagus. Semin Gastrointest Dis 1996; 7:51.</ref> | ||
* Hypersecretion of gastric acid. | * [[Hypersecretion]] [[of]] [[gastric acid]]. | ||
* Decreased concentration of epidermal growth factor in salivary secretions. | * [[Decreased]] [[concentration]] [[of]] [[epidermal growth factor]] [[in]] [[salivary secretions]]. | ||
* Diminished esophageal [[pain]] sensitivity. | * [[Diminished]] [[esophageal]] [[pain]] [[sensitivity]]. | ||
* Poor [[contraction]] of the esophagus. | * [[Poor]] [[contraction]] [[of]] [[the]] [[esophagus]]. | ||
* Decreased [[muscle tone]] of the lower esophageal [[sphincter]]. | * [[Decreased]] [[muscle tone]] [[of]] [[the]] [[lower]] [[esophageal]] [[sphincter]]. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amresh Kumar MD [2]
Overview
Disease name] may be caused by [cause1], [cause2], or [cause3].
OR
Common causes of [disease] include [cause1], [cause2], and [cause3].
OR
The most common cause of [disease name] is [cause 1]. Less common causes of [disease name] include [cause 2], [cause 3], and [cause 4].
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The cause of [disease name] has not been identified. To review risk factors for the development of [disease name], click here.
Causes
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
There are several anatomo-physiologic abnormalities that may contribute to GERD [1]
- Hypersecretion of gastric acid.
- Decreased concentration of epidermal growth factor in salivary secretions.
- Diminished esophageal pain sensitivity.
- Poor contraction of the esophagus.
- Decreased muscle tone of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Causes
Life-threatening Causes
- Life-threatening causes of [symptom/manifestation] include [cause1], [cause2], and [cause3].
- [Cause] is a life-threatening cause of [disease].
Common Causes
[Disease name] may be caused by:
- [Cause1]
- [Cause2]
- [Cause3]
OR
- [Disease name] is caused by an infection with [pathogen name].
- [Pathogen name] is caused by [pathogen name].
Less Common Causes
Less common causes of disease name include:
- [Cause1]
- [Cause2]
- [Cause3]
Genetic Causes
- [Disease name] is caused by a mutation in the [gene name] gene.
Causes by Organ System
Cardiovascular | No underlying causes |
Chemical/Poisoning | No underlying causes |
Dental | No underlying causes |
Dermatologic | No underlying causes |
Drug Side Effect | No underlying causes |
Ear Nose Throat | No underlying causes |
Endocrine | No underlying causes |
Environmental | No underlying causes |
Gastroenterologic | No underlying causes |
Genetic | No underlying causes |
Hematologic | No underlying causes |
Iatrogenic | No underlying causes |
Infectious Disease | No underlying causes |
Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic | No underlying causes |
Neurologic | No underlying causes |
Nutritional/Metabolic | No underlying causes |
Obstetric/Gynecologic | No underlying causes |
Oncologic | No underlying causes |
Ophthalmologic | No underlying causes |
Overdose/Toxicity | No underlying causes |
Psychiatric | No underlying causes |
Pulmonary | No underlying causes |
Renal/Electrolyte | No underlying causes |
Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy | No underlying causes |
Sexual | No underlying causes |
Trauma | No underlying causes |
Urologic | No underlying causes |
Miscellaneous | No underlying causes |
Causes in Alphabetical Order
List the causes of the disease in alphabetical order.
References
- ↑ Spechler SJ. Barrett's esophagus. Semin Gastrointest Dis 1996; 7:51.