: a chronic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and often by irritation or inflammation of the esophageal epithelium : gastroesophageal reflux disease
… an endoscopy performed for evaluation of symptoms caused by the underlying GERD.—
Stuart Jon Spechler
Stuart Jon SpechlerIf left untreated, GERD can lead to serious problems over time, such as esophagitis, ulcers on the esophagus and even esophageal cancer.—Michelle George
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Smoking can irritate the esophagus and increase the risk of GERD and esophageal cancer.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 July 2024
Back pain occasionally occurs along with symptoms of GERD.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Babies are prone to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can cause coughing and gagging as stomach acid irritates the throat.
—Evan Forster, Parents, 17 June 2024
Abiy’s detractors have repeatedly accused him of undercutting the GERD and jeopardizing national interests, pointing to, among other things, a major corruption probe into the military contractor that played a leading role in the GERD’s construction.
—Michael Woldemariam, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2020
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 July 2024
Back pain occasionally occurs along with symptoms of GERD.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Babies are prone to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can cause coughing and gagging as stomach acid irritates the throat.
—Evan Forster, Parents, 17 June 2024
Abiy’s detractors have repeatedly accused him of undercutting the GERD and jeopardizing national interests, pointing to, among other things, a major corruption probe into the military contractor that played a leading role in the GERD’s construction.
—Michael Woldemariam, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2020
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“GERD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GERD. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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GERD
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: a chronic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and often by irritation or inflammation of the esophageal epithelium and that when untreated may sometimes progress to difficulty in swallowing, esophageal strictures or ulcers, Barrett's esophagus, or adenocarcinoma : gastroesophageal reflux disease
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