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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when gastric contents travel from the stomach into the esophagus. When this movement of fluid triggers symptoms that are bothersome, GER becomes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).