: a chronic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and often by irritation or inflammation of the esophageal epithelium : gastroesophageal reflux disease
… an endoscopy performed for evaluation of symptoms caused by the underlying GERD.—
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Stuart Jon SpechlerIf left untreated, GERD can lead to serious problems over time, such as esophagitis, ulcers on the esophagus and even esophageal cancer.—Michelle George
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—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Gastroesophageal reflux disease — commonly known as GERD — occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus), according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
This can lead to or worsen gastroesophageal reflux or GERD, which is the medical term for heartburn.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Bronchitis can also be caused by bacteria like streptococcus pneumoniae and medical conditions such as GERD or COPD.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Gastroesophageal reflux disease — commonly known as GERD — occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus), according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
This can lead to or worsen gastroesophageal reflux or GERD, which is the medical term for heartburn.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Bronchitis can also be caused by bacteria like streptococcus pneumoniae and medical conditions such as GERD or COPD.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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“GERD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GERD. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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GERD
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: a chronic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and often by irritation or inflammation of the esophageal epithelium and that when untreated may sometimes progress to difficulty in swallowing, esophageal strictures or ulcers, Barrett's esophagus, or adenocarcinoma : gastroesophageal reflux disease
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