GERD, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition that’s more commonly referred to as heartburn. The term heartburn oftentimes describes discomfort we feel in our chests typically after eating a meal, but that sensation you feel may actually be GERD. The condition, as the long name implies, is caused by stomach acid refluxing, […]
What is GERD & How is it Treated?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly referred to as GERD, is a chronic digestive disease categorized by the entry of stomach acid into the esophageal tract. Your stomach has a special lining that protects it from the powerful stomach acid, but your esophagus doesn’t have the same luxury. If acid repeatedly re-enters the esophageal canal, it can […]
Unseen Consequences of GERD
We have already discussed the common and uncommon causes of GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) in a previous article. Most symptoms of GERD are immediately apparent, but there are other potential unseen consequences of GERD that can lurk beneath the surface for years without presenting any symptoms. In this article, we will discuss these unseen consequences […]
