Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Complications list for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease includes:

• Esophagitis
• Inflammation of the esophagus
• Barrett's esophagus
• Stomach ulcers
• Peptic ulcer
• Stricture
• Esophageal ulcer
• Hoarseness, bronchospasm
• Chronic pulmonary disease

See also the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Introduction.

Complications and sequelae of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease from the Diseases Database include:

• Cough
• Dysphagia
• Chest pain
• Abdominal pain
• Oesophagitis

See also the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Introduction.

Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease:

Sometimes GERD can cause serious complications. Inflammation of the esophagus from stomach acid causes bleeding or ulcers. In addition, scars from tissue damage can narrow the esophagus and make swallowing difficult. Some people develop Barrett's esophagus, where cells in the esophageal lining take on an abnormal shape and color, which over time can lead to cancer.

Also, studies have shown that asthma, chronic cough, and pulmonary fibrosis may be aggravated or even caused by GERD. (Source: excerpt from Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): NIDDK)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: Book Excerpts

• Signs and symptoms - Gastroesophageal reflux
• Signs and symptoms - Gastroesophageal reflux
• Gastroesophageal Reflux - signs & symptoms - Gastroesophageal Reflux

You may also want to research other symptoms in our Symptoms Center.

About complications:

Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is unclear or arbitrary.

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