Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach, the lower esophageal sphincter, is weak or relaxes inappropriately. This allows the stomach's content to back up (reflux) into the esophagus. It is also called esophageal reflux or reflux espohagitis. Symptoms include heartburn, belching, and regurgitation of food.
Most GERD sufferers have frequent, severe
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