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Conditions in Depth

This page contains the basic information about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) .

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Prognosis

Most patients improve after treatment with medication. But it can take weeks of treatment before symptoms begin to improve.

     
Created: 4/27/2004   |   Last Modified: 8/21/2006
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