Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

By myohanan, 16 July, 2012
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NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Short Description
8-pg fact sheet on heartburn/GER/GERD sx/tx
Long Description

This NIH/NIDDK 8-pg handout defines GERD and differentiates it from GER, outlining the sx, causes, and contributors to GERD as well as the long-term complications. Information on how GERD manifests in children, common foods that can worsen reflux sx, tx options including medications and lifestyle changes, and common diagnostic tests are also covered.

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