Heartburn vs. Acid Reflux vs. GERD: Understand the Difference
Many people assume heartburn, acid reflux and GERD are the same conditions, as the terms are closely related and their symptoms can overlap, but there are many innate differences. Heartburn is a symptom, acid reflux refers to what’s happening inside the digestive tract, whereas GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is a medical condition....