The Mystery That Is “Gerd”

By Michael Biamonte, C.C.N. What is Gerd? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease that occurs when stomach acid or, occasionally, bile flows back (refluxes) into your food pipe (esophagus). The backwash of acid irritates the lining of your esophagus, mouth and even your sinusitis. The obvious signs …