Select the best answers from the drop-down menus.This disease is caused by a relaxed muscle between the esophagus and the stomach. peptic ulcersIBSGERDappendicitis

GERD occurs when the muscle that normally closes off the opening between the esophagus and stomach relaxes or weakens. Stomach contents can then flow back into the esophagus, causing reflux; peptic ulcers, IBS, and appendicitis do not describe this condition.

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