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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Understanding Heartburn | Good Foods / Bad Foods | Prevention / Treatment | Complic ations | Join Me on Facebook | Follow Me on Twitter Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease The term refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (refractory GERD) describes those patients who continue to have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux despite standard treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Read more See More About:  erosive esophagitis  motility disorders  hiatal hernias Nonerosive Reflux Disease - NERD For some patients, GERD can cause erosive esophagitis, a condition that causes inflammation, swelling, or irritation of the esophagus. In recent studies, however, it has been found that less than half of GERD patient suffer from esophagitis. They have what is called nonerosive reflux disease, or NERD. Read more See More About:  foods that cause heartburn  heartburn safe foods  gerd treatment Complications of GERD If GERD is not treated effectively, the constant acid reflux can irritate the lining of the esophagus, and serious complication can occur. Read more See More About:  gerd  controlling heartburn  nighttime heartburn Causes of GERD There are several conditions that may contribute to GERD symptoms. Read more See More About:  symptoms of gerd  preventing gerd symptoms  heartburn safe foods Heartburn / GERD Ads Acid Reflux Heartburn Gerd Diet Surgery for Gerd Causes for Heartburn Featured Articles Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Heartburn - Understanding Heartburn / Acid Reflux Hiatal Hernia Ulcers Complications of Chronic Heartburn Other Digestive Disorders   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn Advertisement