Hi everyone. Today I wanted to discuss a few interesting conditions which might make you more likely to develop GERD symptoms. By making you aware of increased risk of GERD, an early consultation with your physician will hopefully minimize your discomfort.
Pregnancy
Many diseases and/or underlying conditions can put patients at risk for GERD. Probably the most common such condition, affecting a majority of females at some point in their lifetime, is pregnancy. Symptoms of GERD are very common in...
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