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What is GERD? "

...contents make it back into the esophagus from the stomach. This back flow of acid is called reflux or heartburn. If it happens a few times, it's nothing to worry about. However, heartburn that... Read more »

What are the symptoms of GERD?"

The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »

How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?"

...patient history is the first step to establishing a diagnosis of GERD. If the patient has the classic heartburn and regurgitation symptoms then a diagnosis of GERD can be made with a good deal of... Read more »

What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"

...is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders. Nearly 7% of persons in the U.S. experience heartburn daily, 20% experience it monthly, and 60% experience it intermittently. Incidence in... Read more »

Conclusion"

...Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC). Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Available at:... Read more »

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