OVERVIEW Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that occurs when acidic stomach juices, or food and fluids flow back up from the stomach into the esophagus. GERD affects people of all ages—from infants to older adults. People with asthma are at higher risk of developing GERD. Asthma flare-ups can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to
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Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. It is very common, affecting about two thirds of the world’s population and about 30% to 40% of people in the United States. H pylori infection is the most common cause of peptic ulcers. However, the infection does not cause problems for most people. What
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Testicular cancer is the most common cancer that occurs in males between 20–40 years old and it accounts for approximately 1–1.5% of all cancers in men. Testicular cancer develops in the testicles and includes several types of cancer, such as germ cell tumors (GCT), sex cord-gonadal stromal tumors and secondary testicular tumors. The incidence, prevalence
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