Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week - 17 To 23 November
What is GERD? You may ask. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is also known as acid reflux disease. It is a common digestive disorder that occurs when acidic stomach juice or food and fluids backflow from the stomach into the oesophagus. If you have any symptoms below, seek medical help right away.
Common GERD symptoms:
• Acid regurgitation
• Difficulty when swallowing
• Sudden excess of saliva
• Chronic sore throat
• Inflammation of the gums
• Chest pain or heartburn
In conjunction with GERD awareness week, we like to share with you some great information about GERD, the causes, and signs & symptoms of GERD.
