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Experiencing Acid reflux (GER gastroesophageal reflux)
46 patients currently experience Acid reflux (GER gastroesophageal reflux). See all
speechlessinseattle Sex: F Mouth/throat: mild Arms: none Chest: none Legs: moderate See profile speechlessinseattle mild
green1smile Sex: F Mouth/throat: moderate Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe See profile green1smile severe
The Watchman Sex: M Mouth/throat: none Arms: moderate Chest: mild Legs: severe See profile The Watchman moderate

Acid reflux (GER gastroesophageal reflux) Symptom Report

Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents, including digestive acids, rise up into the esophagus. When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus it may cause a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn or acid indigestion. Read more...

What we've learned

Symptom Severities

Acid reflux (GER gastroesophageal reflux) severity pie chart

Treatments Patients Take For Acid reflux (GER gastroesophageal reflux)

Treatments Patients Take For Acid reflux (GER gastroesophageal reflux)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Omeprazole	16	35%
Nexium	10	22%
Prilosec OTC	3	7%
Nissen Fundoplication Surgery	1	2%
Pantoprazole	1	2%
Pepcid AC	1	2%

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