GERD

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Across
  1. 1. Sensation of a lump or tightness in the throat (symptom)
  2. 3. Backward movement of gastric contents into the esophagus (definition)
  3. 7. Acidic taste in the mouth from gastric contents rising upward (symptom)
  4. 8. Sensation felt when acid contacts the esophageal lining (symptom)
  5. 9. Shortened term for food or fluid rising into the throat (symptom)
  6. 10. Major risk factor that increases abdominal pressure and reflux (definition)
  7. 12. Corrosive gastric substance responsible for mucosal irritation (definition)
  8. 18. Chronic disorder where stomach acid repeatedly flows into the esophagus (definition)
  9. 19. Raspy voice caused by acid irritating the vocal cords (symptom)
  10. 23. Difficulty swallowing due to esophageal irritation (symptom)
  11. 24. Non cardiac discomfort caused by esophageal irritation (symptom)
  12. 25. Diaphragm spasms sometimes triggered by reflux episodes (symptom)
  13. 26. Persistent throat irritation often worse when lying down (symptom)
  14. 27. Passive return of food or fluid into the throat without nausea (definition)
Down
  1. 2. Muscular valve that prevents stomach contents from rising upward (definition)
  2. 4. Tissue breakdown from repeated acid exposure (definition)
  3. 5. Type of pump targeted by PPIs to reduce acid secretion (definition)
  4. 6. Inflammation of the esophageal lining caused by acid exposure (definition)
  5. 8. Precancerous cellular change caused by chronic acid irritation (definition)
  6. 11. Fullness or abdominal distention after eating (symptom)
  7. 13. Medical term for indigestion or upper abdominal discomfort (definition)
  8. 14. GI movement that influences how quickly the stomach empties (definition)
  9. 15. Frequent burping after meals (symptom)
  10. 16. Food or behavior that provokes reflux symptoms (definition)
  11. 17. Type of hernia that weakens the diaphragm opening and worsens reflux (definition)
  12. 19. Burning sensation behind the sternum after meals (symptom)
  13. 20. Acidic mouth taste especially after lying down (symptom)
  14. 21. Queasy sensation that may follow meals (symptom)
  15. 22. Airway irritation when acid reaches the upper respiratory tract (symptom)
  16. 28. Medication that neutralizes gastric acidity (definition)