Acid reflux, also know as Gastroesophageal reflux, or "heartburn" affects as many as seven million people in the US alone. This site examines various possible causes of acid reflux and various treatments.

 

Acid Reflux Causes - Understanding the Condition.

Acid reflux is the term used to describe seepage of stomach acids back into the food tract between the throat and stomach.  The stomach is built to handle this acid but the food tract is not.

Because of the corrosive properties of this acid, certain conditions may arise, an varying degrees of severity.

1. Heartburn
2. Acid Reflux Disease or Gatroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
3. Erosive Esophagitis

These conditions may have more than one cause, and more than one treatment. Click on any of the following or on the navigation menu to the left to increase your understanding of acid reflux, heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).  You may also click on any of the highlighted keywords where you will be taken to a definition of the terms used so you can gain a greater understanding of what is being described.