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Heartburn and GERD Center

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Created 06/10/2008 - 07:30

Heartburn and GERD Center

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  General Overview

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the backward flow of the stomach's contents into the esophagus, or "food pipe." Heartburn is the most common symptom.

This digestive condition affects nearly one-third of the American population.

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  InDepth

 ]]>What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?]]>

 ]]>What are the risk factors?]]>

 ]]>What are the symptoms?]]>

 ]]>How is it diagnosed?]]>

 ]]>How is it treated?]]>

 ]]>What are the screening tests?]]>

 ]]>How can I reduce my risk?]]>

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  Related Conditions

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 ]]>Barrett's esophagus]]>

 ]]>Cancer]]>

 ]]>Cystic fibrosis]]>

 ]]>Diabetes]]>

 ]]>Dyspepsia]]>

 ]]>Food allergy]]>

 ]]>Gastritis]]>

 ]]>Hiatal hernia]]>

 ]]>Insomnia]]>

 ]]>Laryngitis]]>

 ]]>Obesity]]>

 ]]>Peptic ulcer]]>

 ]]>Scleroderma]]>

 ]]>Scoliosis]]>

 ]]>Sleep apnea]]>

 ]]>Sore throat]]>

  Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)

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