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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach. This action can irritate t... |
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Basic Info
Symptoms
More common symptoms are: Feeling that food may be left trapped behind the breastbone; Nausea after eating. Less common...
Causes
When you eat, food passes from the throat to the stomach through the esophagus (also called the food pipe or swallowing...
Tests
You may not need any tests if your symptoms are not severe. If your symptoms are severe or they come back after you have...
Treatments
To prevent heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may trigger your symptoms. For many people, these include: Alcohol;...
Complications
Barrett's esophagus (a change in the lining of the esophagus that can increase the risk of cancer; Bronchospasm...
Prevention
Heartburn prevention techniques; Looking at the esophagus with an endoscope and obtaining a sample of esophagus tissue...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve with lifestyle changes or medication. Also call for...
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