How Do You Recognize The Symptoms Of GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is a condition when the lower esophageal sphincter or LES spontaneously opens for periods of time. It may also occur when the LES does not close properly, thereby allowing contents of the stomach to rise up into the esophagus. GERD is also known as acid reflux because, most of the time, acids from the stomach also rise up with the food. The LES is the part of the esophagus that functions as the connection between the esophagus and the stomach. Together with the diaphragm, it works as a barrier to prevent the contents of the stomach from going back up into the esophagus. When the LES is relaxed or is compromised, acid reflux happens. GERD is, in fact, a disease. Here are the symptoms of this disease. • Heartburn. This is the burning sensation that one feels in the esophagus when the foods and acids from the stomach rise up. Although the condition does not really affect the heart, it’s called as such because the burning sensation is felt in the che
