GERD
April 16th, 2008GERD or acid reflux disease is a condition that leads to an uneasy feeling whenever the pain in the chest or upper stomach comes on. It occurs in children or adults who have a lowered esophageal stricture pressure in the lower esophagus. Heartburn is another name for GERD and it is caused by acid backing up in the esophagus from the stomach after eating a heavy meal or eating heavy foods. If heartburn occurs more than two to three times weekly, it’s called GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease and usually needs treatment.