Many people are familiar with heartburn: a burning sensation beneath the breastbone. Frequent heartburn may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
In this video, learn what causes heartburn symptoms and when heartburn becomes GERD.
Dr. Raj is a gastroenterologist and associate professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine, and an attending physician at NYU Langone Medical Center.
References
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (n.d.). Acid reflux (GER & GERD) in adults.
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