GERD: Doctor Explains Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | UC San Diego Health

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is a digestive disorder. It's caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your food pipe (esophagus).
Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD.
Rena Yadlapati, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in esophageal diseases. Dr. Yadlapati is medical director of the Center for Esophageal Diseases at UC San Diego Health and treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and related conditions such as voice complaints (laryngopharyngeal reflux), swallowing disorders such as achalasia and esophageal motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and Barrett's esophagus. To learn more about Dr. Yadlapati, visit: providers.ucsd...
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