Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in
the United States, and leads to substantial morbidity, though associated mortality is rare. The …

Importance Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined by recurrent and
troublesome heartburn and regurgitation or GERD-specific complications and affects …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that develops when the reflux of
gastric contents causes troublesome symptoms or complications. 1 GERD is responsible for …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common diseases encountered
by both internists and gastroenterologists. GERD can cause a wide variety of symptoms …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic, relapsing condition with associated
morbidity and an adverse impact on quality of life. The disease is common, with an …

Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms are extremely common, with data indicating that one in
five American adults suffer reflux symptoms (heartburn and/or acid regurgitation) on a …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may manifest as laryngitis, asthma, cough, or
noncardiac chest pain. Diagnosing these extraesophageal manifestations may be difficult for …

The esophagus is the muscular tube connecting the mouth to the stomach. Inthestomach,
acidisproducedtohelpdigestfood. Ifacidic stomach content reaches the esophagus, it can …

Abstract Background and Aims: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reportedly has
increased in prevalence while Helicobacter pylori infection and peptic ulcer disease have …

Symptomatic, or nonerosive, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common
presentation of GERD. Patients with symptomatic GERD more frequently are younger …