Cox, Anna2010-07-212010-07-212010-07-21https://hdl.handle.net/11299/92189The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.GERD is a disease which affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by a relaxation in a special muscle located between the esophagus and stomach, called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). When the LES relaxes stomach acid is allowed to return into the esophagus which causes symptoms of heartburn. There are diet changes and lifestyle modifications which can be tried along with prescription medications to relieve the symptoms.en-USGERDgastroesophageal reflux diseaseheartburnrefluxdyspepsiaOther