What are the common symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD? – Dr Randhir Sud explains
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach. Many people, including pregnant women, suffer from heartburn or acid indigestion caused by GERD. Doctors believe that some people suffer from GERD due to a condition called hiatal hernia. In most cases, GERD can be relieved through diet and lifestyle changes; however, some people may require medication or surgery.
Dr. Randhir Sud, of Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon – India, explains the common symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in this video. In case you have specific queries related to GERD and acidity, please share your question with us and we shall try and get your question answered by experts so that you have a reliable answer for your healthcare query.
Dr. Randhir Sud, MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology), Chairperson – Institute of Digestive & Haepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, India.