{"id":475,"date":"2022-11-04T05:10:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T05:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/?p=475"},"modified":"2022-11-06T05:13:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T05:13:26","slug":"what-is-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/acid-reflux-medications\/what-is-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Highlights\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>To answer the question, \u201cWhat is gastroesophageal reflux disease?,\u201d you must understand how the esophagus works.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>The cause of GERD is the malfunctioning of the lower esophageal sphincter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>When the esophagus can\u2019t keep your stomach\u2019s contents down, acid reflux occurs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Regular and frequent acid reflux is diagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Find the lowest price for GERD medications with BidRx.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when the acidic contents of your stomach flow back into your esophagus, the tube connecting your stomach to your mouth. This stomach acid can irritate the esophagus, causing a burning sensation known as heartburn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When reflux happens frequently, it degenerates into a longer-lasting condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GERD is a disease resulting from the irritation of the lining of the esophagus. The lower part of the esophagus has a sphincter that prevents the contents of the stomach from flowing back up. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557452\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sphincter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may weaken or relax over time. When it does, the acidic mix in the stomach flows backward, into the esophagus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In extreme cases, GERD can ruin your quality of life, but there are ways to manage it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>GERD Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing heartburn now and then is normal. When it happens repeatedly and consistently, you have a GERD problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of GERD\u2019s common symptoms are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18542113\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burning sensation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of fullness in the middle of your chest that may get worse when you lie down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent upper abdominal or chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A feeling of fullness or a lump in your throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting backwash in your mouth when belching or bending over<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foul breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bitter, acidic taste in your mouth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GERD that persists at night can disturb your sleep and cause other symptoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor sleep quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laryngitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lingering cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worsening bouts of asthma<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GERD symptoms are often the worst after eating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>GERD Causes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1365-2982.2005.00661.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower esophageal sphincter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (LES) is at the root of your GERD problems. This organ acts like a valve. It opens to let food and drinks flow into your stomach, then closes to prevent the contents of your stomach from flowing back up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LES is a complex organ with links to the esophageal muscle and the diaphragm. If any of these muscles weaken, the valve can\u2019t close properly and GERD occurs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several potential causes of a weakened esophagus, and many of them are preventable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential causes of GERD include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK562200\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiatal hernia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation therapy to the throat or neck<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overeating or being overweight\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/gerd\/expert-answers\/heartburn-gerd\/faq-20058535\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications and dietary supplements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some foods<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_478\" style=\"width: 522px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-478\" class=\"wp-image-478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2.jpeg-6.jpg\" alt=\"GERD\" width=\"512\" height=\"360\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>When the LES doesn\u2019t close, GERD happens<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>GERD Risk Factors<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn is a widespread GERD symptom affecting more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/magazine.medlineplus.gov\/article\/heartburn-what-you-need-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 million Americans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at least once a month. Roughly 15 million people suffer from heartburn every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiatal hernias represent a significant risk factor for GER and GERD. Not everyone who has a hiatal hernia goes on to develop GERD, but many people do. Hiatal hernias do not require treatment except for rare and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolekare.cz\/en\/journals\/perspectives-in-surgery\/2019-5-1\/acute-hiatal-hernias-112588\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe cases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other factors predisposing you to GERD are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lupus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A condition called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK551528\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gastroparesis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where food stays in your stomach longer than it should\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are risk factors GERD patients can\u2019t control. In addition to these, many lifestyle choices contribute to an increased GERD risk, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating before going to bed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having large meals that put a strain on your digestive system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking certain medications and supplements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating foods that provoke GERD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>GERD and Diet<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some foods can increase your GERD risk, while others can reduce your symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid these foods and beverages to reduce reflux symptoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potato chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sausages and bacon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chili powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbonated drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppermint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomato sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, tangerines, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce your GERD risk, try these foods and beverages:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-fiber foods like oatmeal and brown rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Root vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green vegetables like broccoli and asparagus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fennel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucumber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lettuce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watermelon\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a rule of thumb, alkaline foods counteract stomach acidity, so they stop GERD. Watery foods dissolve stomach acid, making it less potent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>GERD Diagnosis<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors can diagnose GERD relatively simply because its symptoms are specific and easy to identify. In some cases, severe GERD may require additional efforts to establish a better diagnosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your symptoms don\u2019t improve with treatment, your doctor may recommend:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upper endoscopy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By inserting a thin tube with a light and camera through your throat, your doctor can examine your esophagus visually for signs of inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Acidity monitor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Doctors can place a probe in your esophagus that tells a computer how acidic it gets in there during the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>X-ray<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By taking an X-ray of your digestive tract, doctors can learn about its ailments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23177404\/\"><b>Transnasal esophagoscopy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Doctors insert a thin tube with a light and camera through your nose to look at your esophagus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK559237\/\"><b>Esophageal manometry<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This diagnosis method measures the force your esophageal muscles exert when you swallow.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>GERD Complications<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic GERD can lead to complications resulting from the irritation of the esophagus. Over time, stomach acid can break down the tissue of the esophagus, leading to chronic inflammation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damage to the esophagus may cause scar tissue that can lead to the narrowing of the opening and problems ingesting food. Constant inflammation and tissue damage can increase the chance of cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>GERD Treatment<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two primary treatment options for GERD: lifestyle changes and medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Lifestyle Changes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your GERD is mild, you can treat it yourself with a few lifestyle modifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat slowly and settle for smaller portions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t smoke or drink alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a healthy body weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid foods that can trigger GERD episodes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chew your food thoroughly to make it easier for your stomach and intestines to digest.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Medications<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If lifestyle changes don\u2019t help, your doctor can prescribe over-the-counter or prescription GERD medications to address the problem. Some medications that can alleviate your GERD symptoms are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/drug-class\/antacids.html\"><b>Antacids<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These over-the-counter drugs neutralize stomach acid, giving you temporary relief from heartburn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/drug-class\/proton-pump-inhibitors.html\"><b>Proton pump inhibitors<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mtm\/esomeprazole.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esomeprazole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/lansoprazole.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lansoprazole<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cause your stomach to produce less acid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/drug-class\/h2-antagonists.html\"><b>H2 blockers<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These drugs (also called H2 agonists) also reduce acid production in the stomach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prokinetics.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These medications help your stomach to empty faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Find the Lowest Price for GERD Medications<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3.jpeg-6.jpg\" alt=\"Omeprazole pill bottle\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most GERD medications are affordable, but some can be expensive. If you have to take them regularly, the expense can add up. BidRx can help you find the lowest price for your GERD medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a bid for your GERD medications and let pharmacies compete to fill your prescription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an account at BidRx and log in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your GERD medicines on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/home\/Contents\/medication\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medication page<\/span><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your bid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacies will compete for your business and send you offers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your offer, then pick up your medicines locally or have them delivered to your home, depending on the bid you accept.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best price for all your medications, create your bid today! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights\u00a0\u00a0 To answer the question, \u201cWhat is gastroesophageal reflux disease?,\u201d you must understand how the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":476,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-acid-reflux-medications"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=475"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/475\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":481,"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/475\/revisions\/481"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}