Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Finally, an effective solution for chronic acid reflux
If you have heartburn twice a week or more, you may have acid reflux disease, also known as GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Heartburn is the most common symptom, but you may also experience:
- Regurgitation
- Hoarseness or sore throat
- Frequent swallowing
- Asthma or asthma-like symptoms
- Pain or discomfort in the chest
- Reflux-related sleep disorders
- Yellow fluid or stains on pillow after
- Excessive clearing of the throat
- Persistent cough
- Burning in the mouth or throat
- Intolerance of certain foods
- Bloating
- Dental erosions or therapyresistant gum disease or inflammation
What is GERD?
Normally, after swallowing, a valve between the esophagus and stomach opens to allow food to pass, then it closes to prevent stomach contents from refluxing into the esophagus.
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