Definition & Facts
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when your stomach contents come back up into your esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more severe and long-lasting condition in which GER causes repeated symptoms or leads to complications over time.

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Symptoms & Causes
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) commonly cause symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation. GERD may develop when your lower esophageal sphincter becomes weak or relaxes when it shouldn’t.

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Diagnosis
Your doctor diagnoses gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by reviewing your symptoms and medical history. If your symptoms don’t improve with lifestyle changes and medicines, you may need medical tests.

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Treatment
You may be able to manage symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by making lifestyle changes or taking over-the-counter medicines. Doctors may recommend lifestyle changes, medicines, surgery, or a combination of these treatments.​

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Acupuncture Treatment for GER and GERD

Acupuncture Treatment for Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are offered in Rochester Integrative Medicine Center, Syracuse Integrative Medicine Center, and Integrative Medicine Institute in Binghamton NY. Acupuncture GER and GERD treatments are drug-free, integrative, personalized treatment at Clinton Crossings Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14618; Northeast Medical Center, Fayetteville, NY 13066, near Syracuse downtown; Integrative Medicine Institute, Vestal, NY 13850, the Southern Tier of New York. Acupuncture reflexes circus pathways for acid reflux, GER and GERD, treatment is serving Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton NY, the Upstate New York.