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Gastroesophageal reflux disease abbreviated to either GERD or GORD is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. This can be due to incompetence of the cardia, transient cardia relaxation, impaired expulsion of gastric reflux from the esophagus, or a hiatus hernia....read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --When reflux acid reaches the throat it is called laryngopharyngeal reflux disease.¹
• --Symptoms may include persistent heartburn, sour taste in the mouth, and production of excessive saliva.
• --Treatment can include over the counter antacids or proton pump inhibitors.

5 Great Resources Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

• International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: About GERD
• National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• eMedicineHealth: Reflux Disease (GERD)
• KidsHealth.org: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Cleveland Clinic: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

5 Latest Headlines on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

• More Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) News from Topix

What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) ?

• American College of Gastroenterology: The Word on GERD
• Thomson Healthcare (via PDRHealth): Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Med Animation: Medical-Animations News About Gerd
• WebMD: Who Gets GERD?
• Wikipedia: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

What Are The Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) ?

• MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of Uncomplicated GERD?
• About.com: Symptoms of GERD
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) ?

• Healthwise (via Everett Clinic): Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)-Causes
• iVillage: Risk Factors and Causes of GERD
• eHealthMD: What Causes GERD?
• MedicineNet: What Causes GERD

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) ?

• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Treatment Overview
• National Jewish Medical and Research Center: What is the Treatment for GERD?
• MedicineNet.com: GERD Treatment
• Sages.org: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• DrugDigest: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)-How is it Treated?

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) ?

• About.com: Alternative Treatments for Acid Reflux
• Mayo Clinic: Heartburn-Alternative Medicine
• GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Heartburn
• Alive: Digestive Woes
• GoldBamboo: GERD Treatments and Therapies

How Do You Prevent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) ?

• Aetna IntelHealth: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder Prevention
• About.com: GERD - Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Prevention
• Buzzle: Heartburn (gerd) – Simple Diet Changes for Prevention and Cure

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

• About.com: Heartburn / GERD Personal Stories
• Infant Reflux Disease: Personal Stories of Babies and Kids With Reflux and GERD
• International Foundation for Fuctional Gastrointestional Disorders: Jim Palmer on Daily Living with GERD

Foundations and Support Groups on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

• LivingwithReflux.org: Living with Reflux Support Group
• WebMD: GERD: Support Group
• About.com: Heartburn 101 - Support Groups for GERD Sufferers
• DailyStrength: GERD & Heartburn Support Group

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

• Healthboards: Acid Reflux Message Board
• Parenting.com: Gas Vs. GERD: I Need Help
• HeartburnHelp: GERD and Anxiety - Food for Thought
• MedHelp: GERD (Acid Reflux)

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

• PubMed Central: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder Articles
• JAMA: GERD Articles
• Google Scholar: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) Recent Articles

Clinical Trials on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder Clinical Trials
• CenterWatch: GERD Clinical Trials

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ Wikipedia: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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