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Patient Comments: GERD - Diagnosis

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Comment from: Bita, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: April 25

I have been suffering from GERD for years. I have had an endoscopy five times. I take omeprazole and domperidone. I'm also on a special diet.

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GERD is the back up of stomach acid into the esophagus. See Answer

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