Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is among a handful of risk factors associated with the development of esophageal cancer. Many experience heartburn, with too many experiencing heartburn on a regular basis. If not treated properly, heartburn can be very damaging, leading to a number of diseases, including esophageal cancer.
November is ‘GERD Awareness Month’! Our friends at The Miriam Hospital published an article regarding GERD and “What you need to know!”
Brett Kalmowitz, MD, gastroenterologist at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital says: “Heartburn or acid indigestion is the most common symptom of GERD.” Kalmowitz further explains that “heartburn is a burning chest pain that begins behind the breastbone and moves upward to the neck and throat. It can last as long as two hours and is often worse after meals. Lying down or bending over after a meal can also contribute to heartburn.”
Raising awareness for GERD is such an important step in the fight against esophageal cancer. Remember to share this post with your friends, family and social media sites, too! Use the links at the bottom to post, tweet, email and pin directly from this page.
To read The Miriam Hospital’s full article, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), click here.
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