Dr. Bhaskar Nandi gives us insights into GERD and explains the importance of treatment and lifestyle changes for managing the disorder
GERD, often referred to as acid-reflux disease, remains one of the commonest gastrointestinal problems seen by a Gastroenterologist or a Physician in clinical practice. It indicates frequent reflux of gastric acid and contents into the esophagus. GERD manifests with symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain and in some cough and wheeze. GERD may lead to complications like inflammation of esophagus (esophagitis), ulcers, difficulty in swallowing due to scarring of esophagus (stricture) and even esophageal cancer.