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Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD) Symptom Report
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Acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is any condition that results from gastroesophageal reflux, ranging in seriousness from mild to life-threatening; its principal characteristics are indigestion, heartburn and regurgitation.
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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 32 | 6% |  |
| Nexium | 21 | 4% | |
| Aciphex | 12 | 2% | |
| Prilosec OTC | 9 | 2% | |
| Ranitidine HCL | 7 | 1% | |
| Pantoprazole | 6 | 1% | |
| Lansoprazole | 5 | 1% | |
| Prilosec | 5 | 1% | |
| Gaviscon Extra Strength Liquid | 1 | 0% | |
| Losec | 1 | 0% | |
| Metoclopramide | 1 | 0% | |
| Nissen Fundoplication Surgery | 1 | 0% | |
| Ranitidine Prescription | 1 | 0% | |
| Vytorin | 1 | 0% | |