Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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Overview

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD and acid reflux disorder, is a condition in which contents from the stomach, such as acid and bile, flow back up (reflux) into the lower part of the esophagus. The esophagus is the hollow, muscular organ that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach.

The lower esophageal sphincter is a muscle that controls the opening between the esophagus and the stomach. Normally, this muscle only opens when food is swallowed; othe...Read the full article