If you are like most Americans, you have experienced that burning feeling you get when you have heartburn. But when those symptoms persist, you have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). So what is GERD? Often referred to as acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus. When this backwash […]
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Signs, Symptoms & Treatment of GERD: Be Happier this Holiday Weekend
Holidays are a time for more gathering, more socializing and more eating. For people with GERD, this can take the happy out of a holiday celebration. So, as Memorial Day weekend approaches, learn more from Dr. Adeyemi Lawal of WakeMed Physician Practices – Gastroenterology about the lifestyle modifications that can help you manage GERD. Gastroesophageal […]