Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Frequent acid reflux causing heartburn and esophageal irritation.
Prevention
Avoid trigger foods, donβt overeat, maintain healthy weight.
Prognosis
Very manageable; untreated it can damage the esophagus.
Informational only β not medical advice.
Body systems
Organs
Related
Research (10)
- Over-the-Counter Medications in Pregnancy Powers et al. (2023) PubMed β
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Patel et al. (2023) Full text β PubMed β
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease and oral health: A narrative review Mahajan et al. (2022) Full text β PubMed β
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Fass (2022) Full text β PubMed β
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Maret-Ouda et al. (2020) Full text β PubMed β
- ACVIM consensus statement: Support for rational administration of gastrointestinal protectants to dogs and cats Marks et al. (2018) PubMed β
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Kellerman et al. (2017) Full text β PubMed β
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease Falk (2014) Full text β PubMed β
- Oral manifestations of systemic disease Chi et al. (2010) PubMed β
- Barrett's esophagus Falk (1994) PubMed β
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