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GERD is a potentially serious disease characterized by the reflux or backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (food pipe). Some backflow of the stomach acid happens occasionally and is no cause for alarm. However, when this happens frequently, it can have a major negative impact on the person’s quality of life. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD and is found in 40 percent of the adult population of the Western world. heartburn remedy In a study of over 800 European patients with GERD, heartburn was experienced by 86 percent of the patients. However, the Genval delegates said the true prevalence of GERD couldn’t be determined since the disease is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood.