Who Is Affected by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
It's hard to know how many people have
GERD because so many people treat their symptoms at
home without ever seeing a doctor. But
heartburn is very common.
- About 4 out of 10 adults in the United States have heartburn at
least once a month. About 2 out of 10 adults in the United States have
heartburn at least once a week.1 Most of these people
treat themselves and do not have complications.
- Less than 1 out of
10 adults have heartburn and/or reflux on most days.2
- Up to 80% of pregnant women have heartburn nearly
every day.1 This heartburn usually goes away after the
baby is born.
Citations
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Richter JE (2006). Gastroesophageal reflux disease and
its complications. In M Feldman et al., eds., Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 8th ed., vol. 1, pp.
905–936. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
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Moayyedi P, Delaney B (2008). GORD in adults, search date July 2007. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence:
http://www.clinicalevidence.com.
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology |
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Last Revised
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March 16, 2010 |
Last Revised:
March 16, 2010
Richter JE (2006). Gastroesophageal reflux disease and
its complications. In M Feldman et al., eds., Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 8th ed., vol. 1, pp.
905–936. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
Moayyedi P, Delaney B (2008). GORD in adults, search date July 2007. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence:
http://www.clinicalevidence.com.