GERD- irritating acid reaction

Gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) is that irritating acid that can build in the stomach and
esophagus. Many of us experience this from time to time, but chronic heartburn,
chest pain, difficulty swallowing, feeling like there is a lump in the throat,
and even regurgitation, can become a persistent hinderance to one’s life. There
is a lingering cough and even sleep can be disrupted. So what causes this to occur
in those unlucky individuals??

When we swallow, there is muscle (lower esophageal
sphincter) that surrounds the esophagus and relaxes so that food and liquid can
enter the stomach. Then the sphincter closes back up. If this relaxing action takes …read more