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Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD)

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Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD)

ID 3969

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards into the esophagus, causing irritation. Symptoms include heartburn, nausea after eating, and the sensation that food is stuck behind the breastbone (sternum).

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