Posts tagged lower esophageal pressure.
Understanding The Lower Esophageal Sphincter

Your esophagus is the piece of your digestive system that connects your throat with your stomach, moving food and liquid through it. This system would not be complete without one crucial feature: the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). But what is the LES, and how can it make a difference in your everyday quality of life? Let’s find out.

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Understanding The Lower Esophageal Sphincter And Why It Weakens

We can’t always control the factors that cause our lower esophageal sphincter to deteriorate, but there are some things we can do to make sure we are caring for our LES, particularly if we fall under the risk factors for GERD. Here’s everything you should know about the lower esophageal sphincter and how to prevent it from becoming damaged. 

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