Some people often equate stomach ulcers with GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease . Even though the two are different conditions. This is the difference between GERD and ulcers that is not widely known.
According to Dr. Dedy Sudrajat, Sp.PD , Internal Medicine Specialist at Grha Kedoya Hospital, GERD is a disorder of stomach acid rising into the esophagus which causes a sour sensation in the mouth and burning in the chest. This is caused by the valve in between the esophagus and stomach which do not function optimally, can be triggered by food certain conditions , alcohol or certain conditions such as obesity or pregnancy.
Meanwhile, MAAG, or gastritis in medical terms, occurs when the protective lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen. This inflammation usually occurs due to bacterial infections , drugs, or certain diseases, that cause inflammation or until it occurs stomach ulcers.
If you have complaints regarding GERD and MAAG, please consult further with an Internal Medicine Specialist at Grha Kedoya Hospital
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