ger and Acid Reflux disease (GERD) – whats the difference?
From the page about reflux, you’ve already learned what reflux is. Here, we will go into more detail on the different terms used to refer to reflux. This information applies to adults as well, not just infants with reflux. The term reflux is a shorter way of referring to GER (Gastro Esophageal Reflux) and is simply defined as the backward flow of stomach contents up the esophagus. GER is a physiological* process that happens to everyone—young and old—from time to time, particularly after meals and many times we are not even aware it is happening.
