This video (gfycat)This video is ana videofluoroscopy of swallowing and esophageal peristalsis. The content is a barium sulfate suspension. (Video from Patterson, 2006.)
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This video (gfycat) is an videofluoroscopy of swallowing and esophageal peristalsis. The content is a barium sulfate suspension. (Video from Patterson, 2006.)
This video is a videofluoroscopy of swallowing and esophageal peristalsis. The content is a barium sulfate suspension. (Video from Patterson, 2006.)
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SwallowingSwallowing is how food and liquid normally move from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus. It is initiated by a voluntary formation of a bolus (clump) of food and/or liquid and its movement to the rear of the mouth. That triggers an involuntary reaction that leads to the remainder of the swallowing reflex, including occlusion of the pharynx and larynx (protecting your breathing path) and presentation of the esophageal opening. Eventually, the bolus reaches the esophagus and is carried to the stomach via esophageal peristalsis.
This video (gfycatgfycat) is an videofluoroscopy of swallowing and esophageal peristalsis. The content is a barium sulfate suspension. (Video from Patterson, 2006.)
My review of GERD research (refref, ref, refref, and many others herehere) doesn't reveal any speculation that standing while drinking has any connection to the onset of GERD.
William G. Patterson. "Esophageal peristalsisEsophageal peristalsis". GI Motility online (2006) doi:10.1038/gimo13
C. P. Dooley, B. Schlossmacher, J. E. Valenzuela. "Effects of alterations in bolus viscosity on esophageal peristalsis in humansEffects of alterations in bolus viscosity on esophageal peristalsis in humans". American Journal of Physiology - Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Published 1 January 1988 Vol. 254 no. 1, G8-G11
C. P. Dooley, B. Schlossmacher, J. E. Valenzuela. "Modulation of esophageal peristalsis by alterations of body position. Effect of bolus viscosityModulation of esophageal peristalsis by alterations of body position. Effect of bolus viscosity". Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 1989 Nov;34(11):1662-7.
Swallowing is how food and liquid normally move from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus. It is initiated by a voluntary formation of a bolus (clump) of food and/or liquid and its movement to the rear of the mouth. That triggers an involuntary reaction that leads to the remainder of the swallowing reflex, including occlusion of the pharynx and larynx (protecting your breathing path) and presentation of the esophageal opening. Eventually, the bolus reaches the esophagus and is carried to the stomach via esophageal peristalsis.
This video (gfycat) is an videofluoroscopy of swallowing and esophageal peristalsis. The content is a barium sulfate suspension. (Video from Patterson, 2006.)
My review of GERD research (ref, ref, ref, and many others here) doesn't reveal any speculation that standing while drinking has any connection to the onset of GERD.
William G. Patterson. "Esophageal peristalsis". GI Motility online (2006) doi:10.1038/gimo13
C. P. Dooley, B. Schlossmacher, J. E. Valenzuela. "Effects of alterations in bolus viscosity on esophageal peristalsis in humans". American Journal of Physiology - Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Published 1 January 1988 Vol. 254 no. 1, G8-G11
C. P. Dooley, B. Schlossmacher, J. E. Valenzuela. "Modulation of esophageal peristalsis by alterations of body position. Effect of bolus viscosity". Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 1989 Nov;34(11):1662-7.
Swallowing is how food and liquid normally move from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus. It is initiated by a voluntary formation of a bolus (clump) of food and/or liquid and its movement to the rear of the mouth. That triggers an involuntary reaction that leads to the remainder of the swallowing reflex, including occlusion of the pharynx and larynx (protecting your breathing path) and presentation of the esophageal opening. Eventually, the bolus reaches the esophagus and is carried to the stomach via esophageal peristalsis.
This video (gfycat) is an videofluoroscopy of swallowing and esophageal peristalsis. The content is a barium sulfate suspension. (Video from Patterson, 2006.)
My review of GERD research (ref, ref, ref, and many others here) doesn't reveal any speculation that standing while drinking has any connection to the onset of GERD.
William G. Patterson. "Esophageal peristalsis". GI Motility online (2006) doi:10.1038/gimo13
C. P. Dooley, B. Schlossmacher, J. E. Valenzuela. "Effects of alterations in bolus viscosity on esophageal peristalsis in humans". American Journal of Physiology - Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Published 1 January 1988 Vol. 254 no. 1, G8-G11
C. P. Dooley, B. Schlossmacher, J. E. Valenzuela. "Modulation of esophageal peristalsis by alterations of body position. Effect of bolus viscosity". Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 1989 Nov;34(11):1662-7.
