{"id":1829,"date":"2025-07-15T14:31:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T14:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bioma.health\/blog\/?p=1829"},"modified":"2025-12-18T14:57:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T14:57:59","slug":"what-is-gerd-and-how-does-it-affect-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bioma.health\/blog\/what-is-gerd-and-how-does-it-affect-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"What is GERD and How Does It Affect Your Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (<\/strong>GERD<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong> is a chronic digestive condition where stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe<\/strong> (esophagus). While acid reflux<\/strong> is common and often occurs after eating certain foods, GERD is more severe and persistent. It happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (<\/strong>LES<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong>\u2014the muscle between the esophagus and stomach\u2014weakens or relaxes inappropriately, allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This backward flow of acid, called acid reflux<\/strong>, can cause significant discomfort and long-term damage to the esophagus if left untreated. GERD is a long-term condition<\/strong> and can severely affect the quality of life due to its symptoms and complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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