Your esophagus is the piece of your digestive system that connects your throat with your stomach, moving food and liquid through it. This system would not be complete without one crucial feature: the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). But what is the LES, and how can it make a difference in your everyday quality of life? Let’s find out.
Read MoreIf you’ve recently been diagnosed with GERD, achalasia, chronic acid reflux, or another related disorder, you may be hearing a flurry of terms that you’re unfamiliar with. Today we’re going over the very basics esophagus function and terminology so that the next time you talk to your reflux specialist, you’ll know a bit more about how this integral part of your digestive system is supposed to work in the first place.
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