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It happens to the best of us – we overindulge during the holidays, on a night out or at a family dinner and experience stomach pains, acid reflux and heartburn. It’s estimated that Gastroesophagael Reflux Disease (GERD) regularly affects close to 50 percent of the adult population.
This digestive disorder happens when stomach acid and/or bile flows up into the esophagus leading to acid reflux, heartburn and in severe situations even esophageal cancer.
The NorthShore Gastroenterologist experts offer suggestions to reduce GERD symptoms:
Which of these recommendations works best for you? Which of these recommendations is the hardest to follow?
If you think you may be at risk for GERD, take our GERD Risk Assessment.