Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or chronic acid reflux)
is a condition in which acid-containing contents in your stomach
persistently leak back up into your esophagus, the tube from
your throat to your stomach.
Acid reflux happens because a valve at the end of your esophagus,
the lower esophageal sphincter, doesn’t close properly when food
arrives at your stomach. Acid backwash then flows back up through
your esophagus into your throat and mouth, giving you a sour taste.
What are the symptoms of
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
The most common symptoms of GERD are heartburn, regurgitation,
the feeling of food caught in your throat, coughing, chest pains,
issues with swallowing, vomiting, sore throats and hoarseness.
