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GERD SYMPTOMS, CAUSES AND TREATMENT BY MICHAEL KIA, DO, FACOS, FACS G astroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disor- der that affects your esophagus and your stomach. The term “gastroesophageal” refers to the stomach and esoph- agus. The word reflux means to flow back or return. Gastro- esophageal reflux occurs when what’s in your stomach backs up into your esophagus. It is most commonly described as heart- burn or acid indigestion.

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