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Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the esophagus becomes irritated or inflamed because of acid backing up from the stomach.

The esophagus lies just behind the heart, so the term heartburn was coined to describe the sensation of acid burning the esophagus.

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