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GERD
GERD
GERD is chronic acid reflux causing heartburn, regurgitation, and potentially esophageal damage (erosive esophagitis, Barrett esophagus). PPIs are most effective treatment.
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What is GERD?Sometimes, after eating a large meal or lying down too soon after eating, you might feel acid coming up into your throat. This is called gastroesophageal reflux (GER). It happens when the muscle at the end of your esophagus (the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach) doesn't close properly. Stomach contents can then move back up and irritate the esophagus.Having reflux occasionally is c…
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