Digestive Disorders and Gastroenterology

Gastroesophageal reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into your esophagus causing heartburn (also called acid reflux). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a long-lasting and more serious form of GER. The most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is persistent heartburn, also called acid reflux. GERD happens when the lower esophageal sphincter becomes weak or relaxes when it shouldn’t.