Which Is a Disease in Which Stomach Contents Flow Back

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which is a disease in which stomach contents flow back from the stomach into the esophagus?

• A)Diabetes
• B)Hyperglycemia
• C)Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD )
• D)Diverticulitis

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