Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Heartburn Symptoms as GERD Symptoms

Heartburn Symptoms





Based on data there are up to 40% of Americans suffer from GERD. GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition of serious and prolonged heartburn. In the worst cases, severe GERD symptoms will result.
The terms heartburn and acid reflux and GERD used interchangeably, but actually they are not the same thing. Heartburn or acid indigestion is a symptom, meaning that it's what you feel as a result of acid reflux. Acid reflux comes from the acids and digestive juices rising back up into your esophagus, because a valve known as the LES does not close properly or stay closed.
Heartburn and gastroesophageal disease seem to cause an individual similar

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