Acid Reflux Patient Guides

Reviewed by Gastroenterologist Todd Eisner, 2007

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What is GERD?
A concise version of the process of reflux, which could be diagnosed as GERD if it occurs often.
What are the treatments and drugs used to treat GERD?
Nexium, Protonix, Prilosec and Prevacid are the most popular drugs for acid reflux (GERD) -- but what are the others? Find out information on treatment here.
How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?
There is really no definitive test to diagnose GERD -- learn what doctors do to make a diagnosis here.

What are the symptoms of GERD?
Are you suffering from heartburn or regurgitation often after meals? You could be suffering from GERD. Find common and rare symptoms of acid reflux disease here.
What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?
No one knows for sure why GERD occurs, but the digestive disorder can be aggravated by several physical and behavioral factors.
Conclusion
A closing note on GERD: Things to remember and resources