Acid Reflux: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Acid Reflux: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Last updated Thu 19 January 2017 By Markus MacGill Reviewed by University of Illinois-Chicago, School of Medicine. Acid reflux is a very common condition. It is characterized by a burning pain, known as heartburn, felt internally around the lower chest area. It is caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the food pipe. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is diagnosed when acid reflux occurs more than twice a week. This page explains what causes acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease. We also cover symptoms, how the condition is diagnosed, treatment options available for the management of the condition, and how lifestyle measures can help. Contents of this article: What is acid reflux? Causes Symptoms Tests and diagnosis Treatment and prevention Risks from long-term GERD Fast facts on acid reflux Here are some key points about acid reflux. More detail and supporting information is in the main article....