A 45-year-old man is diagnosed with a condition where the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is not functioning properly. What is the likely consequence?
Q1. A 45-year-old man is diagnosed with a condition where the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is not functioning properly. What is the likely consequence?
Answer: Gastric contents refluxing into the esophagus
Explanation: LES prevents gastric reflux; its failure allows stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus.