Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Aging can weaken the sphincter (muscle) at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. This can result in the acid that is in the stomach moving up into the esophagus and causing the painful burning symptoms that are often referred to as heart-burn. Click on the PDF below for a one-page Brief on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
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