GERD is not just heartburn – it can lead to serious complications

Chest pain is one of the symptoms of GERD, where acid escapes from the stomach up into the oesophagus. — TNS

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.

It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is acid-resistant, into the oesophagus, which is less acid-resistant.