Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, gastroesophageal reflux, dyspepsia, PUD are all names for conditions that result from acid in the stomach irritating and sometimes damaging sensitive linings of your gut. Your gut starts in the swallowing tube (esophagus), then the stomach, then the duodenum, then the rest of the intestines which are less likely to be affected by acid.

1. What is acid reflux? What is heartburn? What is GERD? What isgastroesophageal reflux? What is dyspepsia? What is PUD -- peptic ulcer disease? What is duodenitits?
2. What does acid reflux feel like?
3. How can you get acid reflux?
4. How can I find out if acid reflux is the reason for my symptoms?
5. Is acid reflux contagious?
6. How can I treat acid reflux?
7. Can surgery help acid reflux?