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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD or heartburn, is a condition where acid secreted by the stomach makes its way up into the esophagus. Common symptoms include burning upper abdominal pain after eating and a sour taste in one's mouth.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

34 years experience

Is a type of:

Esophageal motility disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Neck (front)

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating GERD
Lansoprazole
4.8
6 reviews
Citric acid and sodium citrate
4
1 review
Famotidine
4
1 review
Bethanechol
4
1 review
Esomeprazole
3.5
2 reviews
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating GERD

Surgery

Anti reflux surgery
2
1 review

Other treatments

Lifestyle changes
Avoiding caffeine
Low fat diet
Stopping alcohol

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