<unk>  of GERD depends on several mechanisms that lead to the retrograde movement of the acidic content of the stomach to the esophagus. These mechanisms include transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation, hypotensive lower esophageal sphincter, hiatal hernia, and prolonged esophageal acid clearance.
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