Acidity Reflux & You Part A Introduction

Every day as many as 10% of adults have heartburn which  produces a burning sensation behind the breast bone. You may also experience a sour taste and the sensation of food re-entering your mouth (regurgitation) .It results from gastro esophageal reflex a condition in which stomach acid or bile salts backup into the food pipe (esophagus).when there is also evidence of esophageal irritation or inflammation you have (GERD).

36-77%of people have symptoms of GERD (heartburn)

Of acid etc.)

Heartburn :

7% have daily heartburn 

14-20% have weekly heartburn 

 15%-50% have monthly heartburn

It is one of the most common conditions affecting the gastrointestinal system.

 Heartburn : Unlike the stomach the esophagus does not have  a protective lining and so it becomes sore and inflamed .Acid reflux is caused by acid found in the stomach .

   

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