Chronic symptoms of heartburn need consultation with a physician to rule out the cause of acid reflux. Peptic ulcers, hiatus hernia, gastritis, sphincter defect of the esophagus, are some conditions mimicking GERD symptoms. Smoking, alcohol, and pregnancy are some risk factors causing symptoms of acid reflux disease.
Acid Reflux, also called Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a chronic condition in which liquid content of the stomach leak back (reflux) into the esophagus. The abnormally refluxed gastric contents usually contains acid. When this refluxed gastric acid touches the lining of esophagus, it causes heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest or throat . Acid reflux disease symptoms include chronic heartburn symptoms.
Chronic symptoms of heartburn need consultation with a physician to rule out the cause of acid reflux. Peptic ulcers, hiatus hernia, gastritis, sphincter defect of the esophagus, are some conditions mimicking GERD symptoms. Smoking, alcohol, and pregnancy are some risk factors causing symptoms of acid reflux disease. Click this link for more information.
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