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6 years ago
If it is left untreated, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may lead to
 
  a. esophagitis.
  b. hiatal hernia.
  c. peptic ulcer disease.
  d. dumping syndrome.
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Untreated GERD may lead to esophagitis, inflammation of the lower esophagus, because sto-mach acid irritates the esophageal mucosa. Hiatal hernia may cause GERD, but not the reverse. Peptic ulcer disease and dumping syndrome are not related to GERD.
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