Reflux esophagitis vs. GERD

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.

drake19

Full Member
10+ Year Member
Joined
Jul 26, 2010
Messages
185
Reaction score
68
Points
4,601
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
Does anyone know the difference between reflux esophagitis and GERD? I am just confused about why sometimes the terms are used inter-changeably but are they different? My understanding is that reflux esophagitis is esophageal mucosal injury due to GERD? And GERD is just chronic gastric reflux
 
Top Bottom