What is GERD and How Does It Affect the Digestive System?
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How GERD Affects Older Adults: What You Need to Know 🩺

What the Heck is GERD? 🤔 Okay, so before we get into how GERD affects older adults, let’s quickly talk about what GERD even is. Basically, it’s when stomach acid or sometimes bile sneaks up into your esophagus (that’s the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach). This usually happens when the lower esophageal…