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GERD: What Is, Causes, Signs, and More

GERD: What Is, Causes, Signs, and More

What Is GERD?

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a prevalent condition in the present day. This disease has a reverse flow of stomach contents back into the oesophagus, causing the patient discomfort. Hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes from the stomach return abnormally with swallowed food due to weakness or failure of the lower esophageal sphincter. Several factors contribute to the weakening of this…

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