What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? GERD happens when acidic stomach contents escape and enter the esophagus (food pipe). Most of us experience occasional GERD and this is normal. However, over 20% of the US population experiences persistent GERD symptoms requiring attention. What are the symptoms of GERD? The most common symptom is a burning […]
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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