Acid reflux
Also called: GERD and gastroesophageal reflux disease
A digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
This is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Acid reflux and heartburn more than twice a week may indicate GERD.
Symptoms include burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and worsens when lying down.
Relief from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications is usually temporary. Stronger medication may be needed.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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