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- Website: Informed Health Online
- Resource type: Article
Summary - The message of this resource is:
Regular acid reflux may mean you have gastro-esophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. Treatment for GERD includes lifestyle changes, medication or surgery.
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Keywords
heartburn, regurgitation, food pipe, throat, mouth
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Step 2 - Transparency
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Step 3 - Usability
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Rated on: 8/22/2018 10:35:05 AM
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