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- Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
What is GERD? Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive condition where stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe (esophagus). It occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)-a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus-relaxes inappropriately or weakens, allowing stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. This backward flow is called acid […]
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