GERD or Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive problems worldwide. Nearly 1 in 5 persons will have the symptoms any time in a year and 1 in 10 will suffer the symptoms of ...

GERD in infants and young children differs from that in children older than 10 years; GERD in older children should be diagnosed and treated according to guidelines for adults Reassurance, but mainly ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), already one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, is increasing in prevalence, yet it remains a difficult disease to diagnose. In North America, ...

Learning ObjectivesAfter completing this continuing education article, the reader should be better able to: • Explain the economic burden of GERD in the elderly in the United States. • Understand ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, happens when acid from your stomach backs up into your esophagus, the tube connecting your stomach to your mouth. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ...