nikizee
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A 45-year-old man has a 6-month history of burning pain that begins in the epigastric area and ascends into the chest. Episodes occur most frequently after large meals and at night. Endoscopic examination shows moderately severe inflammation in the distal 3 cm of the esophagus. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this condition?
A)diffuse spasm of esophageal musculture
B)Failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax after a swallow
C)Hypersecretion of gastric acid
D)Diffuse spasm of the esophageal musculature
E)Helicobacter pylori infection
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| nikizee
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SORRY A is
inappropriate relaxation of lower esophageal spincter
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| 2k9
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| Addicudo
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inappropriate relaxation of lower esophageal spincter
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