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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a valve between the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach. 
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Digestive diseases and disorders affect an estimated 100 million people in America. That is more than half of the U.S. population. For some people, digestive disorders are a source of discomfort and irritation that may cause them to limit their lifestyles and to frequently miss work. For others, the disorders may be extremely crippling and even fatal. There are five basic symptoms indicating a GIT problem:
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