GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease and is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).

• Gastroesophageal – it refers to the stomach and esophagus
• Reflux – it means to flow back or return

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The Epley Maneuver is used to treat vertigo caused by the disorder paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

• Beningn – it is not life-threatening
• Paroxysmal – it come in sudden, brief spells
• Positional – it gets triggered by certain head positions or movements
• Vertigo –

Nosebleeds, while sometimes aggressive and very messy, are usually extremely easy to handle. They are very common, especially in children between 2 and 10 year old and adults between 50 and 80 years old.

A nosebleed seems fairly straightforward: blood is exiting the body from your nose.