Heartburn is a common gastrointestinal reflux disease (GORD) where acid from the stomach leaks up into the esophagus. Complications of GORD may include ulcers in the esophagus, scarring or narrowing of the esophagus, or changes in the cell lining of the esophagus (Barrett’s esophagus).
Associated Symptoms
- Unpleasant taste in the back of the mouth
- Gastric reflux
- Burning sensation or heartburn
- Esophagitis
- Bad breath
- Bloating or belching
- Difficulty swallowing
Relevant Test 1
Complete Microbiome Mapping Code 2206
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