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RESEARCH HAS SHOWN that as many as 19 million Americans may be suffering from a serious digestive disease known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, but they are not aware of its potential dangers or effective treatment options. The American College of Gastroenterology has launched a public education program to increase awareness of GERD, a chronic digestive condition. Even though 25 million Americans experience acid indigestion every day, very few of these people actually consult their physicians. As a result, many people do not know enough about heartburn to realize their problem may be something more serious, such as GERD.

Click on the following topics to learn more about heartburn and GERD.

  1. How common is heartburn?
  2. What is heartburn or GERD?
  3. What causes heartburn and GERD?
  4. What are the treatments for infrequent heartburn?
  5. What are the complications of GERD?
  6. What are the treatment goals for GERD?
  7. What are the treatments for GERD?
  8. What are the medications often prescribed for GERD?
  9. Can surgery be an option when medical treatments for GERD fail?
  10. Effectiveness of therapies for GERD
  11. What is a gastroenterologist?
  12. What types of tests are needed to evaluate GERD?
  13. What are some severe complications and atypical manifestations of GERD?
  14. Ignoring persistent heartburn symptoms can lead to severe consequences
  15. Some key points to remember about GERD
  16. Heartburn and GERD FAQ
  17. Facts & Fallacies about Heartburn and GERD


 
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