How Do You Know When GERD Is the Problem and Not Acid Reflux?
Published April 23, 2019
You wake up at night with that bitter taste in your mouth from regurgitation plus chest pain. “Oh no, was it that pepperoni pizza?” …
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Are Acid Reflux and GERD The Same?
Published April 9, 2018
Have you ever sat up in bed in a hurry because a sour liquid starting filling your mouth? Maybe you’ve had to throw up in the middle of meals because you can’t swallow your food? …