Reflux...Why Bring It Up?:

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), also known as acid reflux, takes place when the contents of your stomach back up out of the stomach and into your esophagus. The stomach content is highly acidic and can ‘burn’ the lining of your esophagus causing heartburn, a painful, burning feeling in the middle of the chest or abdomen. It can also cause bad breath, nausea, painful swallowing, respiratory problems, vomiting and damage to your teeth...GER is typically used to refer to people who have occasional heartburn, while GERD, the ‘D’ standing for disease, describes a more serious version in which a person...

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