Capital Digestive Care Gastroenterologist Joseph Genovese, MD visited Go Healthy For Good during GERD Awareness Week to discuss the symptoms of GERD and its complications.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is a persistent form of acid reflux occurring 2 or more times per week. The most common symptom is heartburn, although other symptoms include coughing, hoarseness, indigestion and difficulty swallowing.