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Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

2007, Fact Sheet, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gerd/index.htm

Description:

This patient education fact sheet presents the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatments of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). GERD occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back into the esophagus.

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Source:

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
2 Information Way
Bethesda MD 20892–3570

Phone number(s):

(301) 654-3810
(703) 738-4929 Fax
(800) 891-5389

Related topics:

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• DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND DISORDERS
• GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE/GERD
• HEARTBURN
• HERNIAS
• KIDNEY AND UROLOGIC DISEASES AND DISORDERS

NWHIC record number P-706