What is GERD-CAUSES-SYMPTOMS-TREATMENT
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disorder where stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining. This condition occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) – a ring of muscle that acts as a valve between the esophagus and stomach – weakens or relaxes inappropriately, allowing stomach acid to flow back into…