Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): The Basics

January 30 2019 | By Chase Medical Research

Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD occurs when stomach acid, food or contents flow back into the esophagus, or tube connecting the mouth to the stomach. It is present in 10-20% of the population in the western world. Typical symptoms of acid...