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What You Need to Know About Managing Symptoms of GERD

Published June 12, 2017

Acid Reflux Symptoms? We’ve Got Solutions...

If you’ve ever had a serious case of acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you know that it can cause extreme discomfort and pain. Acid reflux is also known as heartburn and can cause a burning pain in the chest that can be seriously debilitating. But what causes acid reflux? When the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) valve between the esophagus and stomach fails to work as it should, the result is food being pushed back into the esophagus. Stomach acid is also pushed up, causing the well-known burn. Unfortunately, it is a common problem. The number of people suffering from heartburn is staggering. It is estimated that more than 15 million people suffer from acid reflux. Many people think that their only option is a life-long reliance on antacids. But what they may not know is that antacid medications may eventually worsen health problems. So what can you do? Read more…​

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