Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder wherein gastric contents ascend into the oesophagus. Acid reflux essentially occurs due to inadequate closure of lower oesophageal sphincter.

Associated symptoms appear as an acidic taste, heartburn, foul breath, chest pain, regurgitation, dysphagia, sore throat, water brash, nausea, coughing or respiratory and tooth manifestations.

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Citation

Citation: Anubha Bajaj. “The Abating Acerbic - Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease”. Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders 4.11 (2021): 03-04.

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