What is GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?

There is a valve between our food pipe (esophagus) and stomach that normally stays closed. When food passes through our food pipe, this valve opens to allow the food to enter the stomach. The function of this valve is to prevent stomach acid and digested food from flowing back into the food pipe. If this […]
GRED: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Risk and Diet

GRED ( Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ) is a condition in which acid-containing contents in your stomach persistently leak back up into your food pipe. Symptoms Vomiting Coughing or sore throat The feeling of food caught in your throat Heartburn Chest Pain Diagnosis Upper GI Endoscopy Manometry Barium Swallow 24-Hour PH Testing Risk Factors Consuming Triggered […]