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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic
digestive disease that occurs when stomach acid or, occasionally, bile
flows back (refluxes) into your food pipe (esophagus). The backwash of
acid irritates the lining of your esophagus and causes acid reflux and
heartburn— common digestive conditions that most people experience from
time to time. When these signs and symptoms occur more than twice each
week or interfere with your daily life, doctors term this GERD. Frank J.
Marrero, MD, a board certified gastroenterologist and internist on
staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, and medical director of the
Digestive Health Center, discusses GERD, and its prevention, diagnosis
and possible treatment options.
For more information on GERD, or to schedule an appointment with Dr.
Marrero, call the Digestive Health Center at (337) 337-494-4785.
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