The Gastrointestinal Tract

Question 1

Where does the esophagus extend from?

Answer 1

The back of the mouth down to the stomach, passing through the diaphragm.

Question 2

What is the point where the oesophagus passes through the stomach susceptible to?

Answer 2

Herniarion of the stomach into the thorax

Question 3

When does a hiatus hernia occur?

Answer 3

When the upper part of the stomach squeezes through a gap between the oesophagus and the diaphragm.

Question 4

How can reflux be avoided?

Answer 4

1- eating frequent small meals.
2- reducing caffeine, alcohol and spicy meals.
3- raising the upper body slightly when sleeping.