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Acid Reflux vs. GERD: What is the difference?

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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up the esophagus. It affects many people occasionally. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition in which acid reflux becomes frequent, causing persistent or severe symptoms. Image for illustration purposes
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up the esophagus. It affects many people occasionally. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition in which acid reflux becomes frequent, causing persistent or severe symptoms. Image for illustration purposes

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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up the esophagus. It affects many people occasionally. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition in which acid reflux becomes frequent, causing persistent or severe symptoms.

Doctors can diagnose GERD based on a person’s symptoms. They may also run tests to rule out other potential causes of acid reflux.

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