If you experience heartburn, you know the feeling well: a slight hiccup, followed by a burning sensation in your chest and throat. It may be triggered by the foods you eat, particularly spicy, fatty, or acidic foods. Or perhaps you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic condition with many potential causes. GERD is a chronic condition that involves a backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. This can happen when the sphincter muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach does not function properly, or when pressure within the stomach is greater than that exerted by the sphincter. Over the course of months and years, exposure to stomach acids and bile can cause inflammation, ulceration, and changes in the lining of the lower part of the esophagus. This can turn into a condition called Barrett’s esophagus. At Gerd And Heartburn Treatment Brooklyn. we will be happy to customize the right treatment for you. Call us: (347) 380-6422.