About Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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*NEW* GERD Survey

This survey was developed to help us gain a deeper understanding of what patients experience living with GERD — not just in terms of symptoms, but how it affects day-to-day life, quality of care, and long-term well-being. By sharing your experience, you can help shape better treatments, more patient-centered care, and improved outcomes for others navigating this condition.

*Approximate time to take this survey is 13 minutes

Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (rGERD)

IFFGD has been working with the International Working Group for the Classification of Oesophagitis (IWGCO) to create a survey to better understand the illness experience of those with Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (rGERD). Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (rGERD) is very common and may affect up to 40% of people who use a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) once daily.  Approximate time to take this survey is 6 minutes

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What is GERD?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a very common disorder. Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and the esophagus. Reflux refers to the back-flow of acidic or non-acidic stomach contents into the esophagus.

Signs & Symptoms

GERD is often accompanied by symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation of acid. But sometimes there are no apparent symptoms, and the presence of GERD is revealed only when complications become evident.

Treatment

GERD is often accompanied by symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation of acid. But sometimes there are no apparent symptoms, and the presence of GERD is revealed only when complications become evident.

Living with GERD

GERD is often accompanied by symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation of acid. But sometimes there are no apparent symptoms, and the presence of GERD is revealed only when complications become evident.

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