Many people occasionally experience symptoms of heartburn or reflux without seeking medical treatment, but regularly experiencing the symptoms of GERD can be devastating for your esophagus. During episodes of GERD, your stomach contents actually move up into your esophagus. The result is often an unpleasant burning sensation in your neck and chest, as well as […]
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The Dangers of Untreated GERD
If you suffer from acid reflux, you may be prone to simply treating it as an inconvenience, especially if it’s not particularly recurrent. However, if you’ve reached the point of chronic reflux, then what you’re really dealing with has something to do with GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease. And this severe escalation of acid reflux […]
