San Diego Health

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be known by several names including heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux, but they all refer to unpleasant sensations related to digestive acids in the stomach backing up into the esophagus. GERD is a common condition that affects about 10 to 20% of people in the United States, but various treatments can help reduce its frequency and relieve symptoms. In this video, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks with Scripps gastroenterologist Franklin Tsai, MD, about what causes GERD and what to do about it. Learn more: https://www.scripps.org/7493p