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  1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn. It's often called GERD for short.

  2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    If stomach acid washes back into the esophagus, it can cause discomfort and may lead to precancerous changes in the lining of the esophagus.

  3. Acid reflux and GERD: The same thing? - Mayo Clinic

    The most common symptom of GERD is frequent heartburn — two or more times a week. Other symptoms can include regurgitation of food or sour liquid, difficulty ...

  4. Mayo Clinic Minute: GERD is not 'just' heartburn

    GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease is more than just a case of heartburn. Learn more about the common disorder from a Mayo Clinic expert.

  5. Asthma and acid reflux: Are they linked? - Mayo Clinic

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD, is frequent acid reflux that can damage the esophagus. GERD is commonly diagnosed among people with asthma.

  6. Treating and preventing GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, affects an estimated 1 in 5 American adults. GERD occurs when stomach acid flows back into the ...

  7. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Restrictive diet usually not necessary to control symptoms of GERD

    ANSWER: In the past, doctors recommended quite a few dietary restrictions for people who had gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. But more recent ...

  8. Barrett's esophagus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    ... gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is often accompanied by symptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation. In some people, this GERD may trigger a ...

  9. Tuesday Q & A: GERD a more severe form of acid reflux

    This can cause heartburn and other signs and symptoms. Frequent or constant reflux can lead to GERD. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How do I know if what I have is acid ...

  10. GERD: Can certain medications make it worse? - Mayo Clinic

    This can cause heartburn pain that is like the heartburn of gastroesophageal reflux disease, often called GERD for short. Other medicines can make GERD worse.