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Acid reflux and GERD are related, common, and persistent ailments that many people experience every day.

Acid reflux occurs when the acid in the stomach moves into the esophagus and upset the tissues there. Heartburn is the most common form of acid reflux that cause painful burning feeling in the chest or throat.

When the heartburn becomes very serious or chronic, then it is termed GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease), which is usually associated with digestive disorders. People suffering from acid reflux, also have an acidic taste at the back of their mouth and experience difficulty in swallowing.