In this episode of The Flush, we're talking about one of the most common digestive conditions affecting millions of Americans: GERD, also known as acid reflux.

Hosted by Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver of Birmingham Gastroenterology, we're joined by special guest Dr. Raj Parikh to discuss GERD, what causes it, and why so many people struggle with symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, chronic cough, throat clearing, and chest discomfort. We also explore when occasional heartburn becomes something more serious and why medication isn't always the complete solution.

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Acid reflux is incredibly common, but living with frequent symptoms doesn't have to be. Our goal is to make digestive health easier to understand, easier to talk about, and easier to navigate with confidence.

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