Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, typically referred to as GERD, or acid reflux, is a illness or medical disease in which the liquids in the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus, commonly known as the food tube. This backed up fluid can give rise to an inflammatory response and damage to the lining of the esophagus. The liquid that is regurgitated ordinarily carries acid and pepsin that are produced in the stomach. Stomach acid is considered to be the most damage-causing constituent of this refluxed or regurgitated fluid. Pepsin and/or bile may also produce damaging injury to the esophagus. Acid reflux is typically considered a long-lasting disease. Once it commences, it is usually life-long. There are many different prescription and non-prescription medications for this condition. However, once treatment for gERD or acid reflux commences, it will typically need to be continued pretty much indefinitely.

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