What is GERD?

Gastroesophageal Reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common ailments affecting the adult population globally. The reason it occurs is because the contents of your stomach leak back into esophagus due to dysfunction of the sphincter valve that regulates the flow of substances between the two organs. Due to this reflux, you commonly experience the following symptoms:

Burning sensation in the chest/heartburn

Chest pain

Trouble in swallowing

Chronic coughing