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Heartburn Or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)(Copyright © ACG)

2006, On-line publication, English
Web link: http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/women/whatisgerd.asp

Description:

Over 60 million Americans experience acid indigestion at least once a month. GERD, commonly known as acid indigestion, refers to the backward flow of acid from the stomach up into the esophagus. This fact sheet discusses the treatment and medications for GERD.

Availability information:

This publication is available only on the Internet.

Source:

American College of Gastroenterology
P.O. Box 342260
Bethesda MD 20827-2260

Phone number(s):

(301) 263-9000

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NWHIC record number P-8505

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