: a chronic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and often by irritation or inflammation of the esophageal epithelium : gastroesophageal reflux disease
… an endoscopy performed for evaluation of symptoms caused by the underlying GERD.—
Stuart Jon Spechler
Stuart Jon SpechlerIf left untreated, GERD can lead to serious problems over time, such as esophagitis, ulcers on the esophagus and even esophageal cancer.—Michelle George
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Drinking aloe vera juice shortly before meals may help alleviate symptoms of GERD or acid reflux.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
About 10% of people with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) will develop Barrett’s esophagus, a condition where the lining of the lower esophagus is replaced with abnormal cells that are more prone to cancer, according to medical experts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Probiotic foods are generally considered safe for GERD.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
And so Sudan’s natural inclination is actually to support the GERD because Sudan needs regular electricity.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
About 10% of people with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) will develop Barrett’s esophagus, a condition where the lining of the lower esophagus is replaced with abnormal cells that are more prone to cancer, according to medical experts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Probiotic foods are generally considered safe for GERD.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
And so Sudan’s natural inclination is actually to support the GERD because Sudan needs regular electricity.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2025
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“GERD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GERD. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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GERD
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: a chronic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and often by irritation or inflammation of the esophageal epithelium and that when untreated may sometimes progress to difficulty in swallowing, esophageal strictures or ulcers, Barrett's esophagus, or adenocarcinoma : gastroesophageal reflux disease
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