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What happens when you have GERD from Peter Stanfield, MD
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From: Peter Stanfield, MD Category:  Gastroenterology

Added: Oct 30, 2008


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GERD is usually caused by a weak or non functioning sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach, allowing the acidic stomach juices to sit in the esophagus, causing irritation of the esophagus.




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