Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common and persistent digestive disorder that occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus. The hallmark signs and symptoms of GERD ...

you may have attributed it to acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). And that’s a fair guess. GERD, a more chronic condition that can result from acid reflux happening repeatedly ...

When GER becomes long-term and severe, it is referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),” Dr Tate adds. After food is swallowed, it travels from the mouth through the esophagus (food ...