Gastroesophageal reflux disease
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with gastroesophageal reflux disease
Treatments taken by people for gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Compare treatments taken by people with gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Who has gastroesophageal reflux disease on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 907 say GERD is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 186 | |
| 30s | 483 | |
| 40s | 496 | |
| 50s | 507 | |
| 60s | 493 | |
| 70+ | 1339 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 371 | |
| 20-29 years | 226 | |
| 30-39 years | 240 | |
| 40-49 years | 218 | |
| 50-59 years | 199 | |
| 60-69 years | 186 | |
| 70+ years | 110 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1257 | |
| Female | 5498 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 3876 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 178 |