Contrary to popular belief, feeling heartburn regularly isn’t just a normal part of life. People who experience heartburn or other acid reflux symptoms at least two to three times a week may have a chronic condition known as GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease.
You should take GERD seriously because it can cause complications to your health. You may experience nausea, bad breath, trouble swallowing, injury to the esophagus, or even esophageal cancer. Learn more about GERD here.
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
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (n.d.). Acid reflux (GER & GERD) in adults.
UpToDate. (2022). Patient education: Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease) in adults (beyond the basics).
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