what is gerd?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is a chronic digestive disease caused by a weak lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Normally, the LES behaves like a one-way valve, allowing food and liquid to pass through to the stomach, but preventing stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus.

symptoms of gerd

• Heartburn
• Chest pain
• Regurgitation
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
• Dental erosion and bad breath
• Cough
• Hoarseness
• Sore throat
• Asthma

complications of gerd

• Adult onset ashtma
• Barrett’s esophagus
• Erosion of the esophagus (esophagitis)
• Esophageal cancer
• Narrowing of the esophagus
• Regurgitation of acid into the lungs
• Sinusitis
• Ulcerations/bleeding