What is gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or acid reflux disease is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates and refluxes into the esophagus. This may cause symptoms such as a burning sensation in the chest or throat or a bad/acidic taste in the mouth.
How do members experience gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with gastroesophageal reflux disease*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for gastroesophageal reflux disease*
*Data from patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with gastroesophageal reflux disease*
*Data from patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has gastroesophageal reflux disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 30 | |
| 20s | 263 | |
| 30s | 772 | |
| 40s | 1,449 | |
| 50s | 2,020 | |
| 60s | 1,990 | |
| 70+ | 1,095 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,457 | |
| Female | 6,110 |