What Is CREST Syndrome?
7. Esophageal Dysfunction - Reflux
Reflux is another term for heartburn, which is a burning sensation that a lot of people sometimes feel in their throat. It can be quite painful at times but treatment is relatively easy, and there are also steps people can take to prevent it from happening in the first place.
That the muscles in the esophagus are not functioning properly means that the esophageal sphincter, which keeps stomach juices inside the stomach, will not close properly. This, in turn, means that the juices are able to rise up the esophagus, and this results in the sensation we feel as heartburn.
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