Acid reflux/GERD

Acid reflux/GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition characterized by backed up acidic liquid content within the body's stomach, thus reaching into the esophagus, causing pain and discomfort. While occasional, isolated cases of acid reflux are normal, frequent occurrences over the course of a few months may indicate acid reflux disease, or GERD. Once a person is diagnosed with GERD, the condition can be treated with prescription drugs and healthy lifestyle changes.