2nd Edition of International Conference on Gastroenterology
September 24-26, 2026, London, UK
Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of GERD
Gerd (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is a chronic condition in which the stomach acid and other digestive juices flow back up into the esophagus. This regurgitation can cause a variety of symptoms, including heartburn, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. The pathophysiology of GERD is complex, and involves multiple factors including gastroesophageal sphincter dysfunction, lower esophageal sphincter (LES) incompetence, impaired gastric motility, and impaired mucosal defense. Epidemiologically, GERD is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, with prevalence estimates ranging from 10-20%, depending on the population studied. Risk factors for GERD include male sex, older age, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. It can also be triggered by certain foods, such as coffee, alcohol, chocolate, and acidic foods, as well as certain medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The pathophysiology of GERD is complex and involves multiple mechanisms.
Gilles R G Monif
University of Florida and Infectious Diseases Incorporated, United States
Tracy E Hill
Ph.D. & Associates LLC, United States
John Andrew Sutton
Invention City, United States
Vahid Mohammadi Bolbanabad
NHS Orkney Trust, United Kingdom
Radhika Patel
Croydon Health Trust, United Kingdom
Aya Fares
Colchester Hospital, United Kingdom
Ahmed Elshafey
Leeds University Teaching Hospitals, United KingdomSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Gastroenterology viewed through a glass darkly an IDI perspective
Gilles R G Monif, University of Florida and Infectious Diseases Incorporated, United States
Title : Role of Pregnancy (P) and breastfeeding on Gallstones (GS) related Acute Pancreatitis (AP)
Alberto Maringhini, La Maddalena Hospital, Italy
Title : How epigastric impedance would radically change gastric medicine
John Andrew Sutton, Invention City, United States
Title : From the birth of atoms to life: Iodine and caesium, angels and demons of evolutionary biology, in pancreatic cancer and diabetes
Venturi Sebastiano, Department of Public Health of Romagna, Italy
Title : The psychology of disorders of gut-brain interactions
Tracy E Hill, Ph.D. & Associates LLC, United States
Title : Early and late evaluation of esophageal mucosectomy in surgical treatment of advanced esophageal achalasia
Jose Luis Braga de Aquino, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Brazil