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
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 34 | |
20s | 265 | |
30s | 765 | |
40s | 1,456 | |
50s | 2,016 | |
60s | 2,005 | |
70+ | 1,108 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1,464 | |
Female | 6,126 |
Talk to people with gastroesophageal reflux disease
7,979
7K+
members say they have this condition