Stomach Valve
When the upper stomach valve fails to close properly, pepsin can travel upward into the throat area. The upper stomach valve controls what escapes from the stomach into the esophagus. The article asserts that the stomach valve control syst…
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When the upper stomach valve fails to close properly, pepsin can travel upward into the throat area. The upper stomach valve controls what escapes from the stomach into the esophagus. The article asserts that the stomach valve control system depends on stomach pH. Antacids are presented as a poor long-term solution because they increase stomach pH and may worsen valve problems over time.