Overview
If you have heartburn
or regurgitation at least twice per week for multiple weeks, then your
symptoms fit the typical definition of acid reflux disease. This
condition is one of the most common diseases among adults on the planet,
with a prevalence in the United States and Europe of 10 to 20 percent
of the population, according to a study published in the June 2014 issue
of “Gut.” Acid reflux is a miserable disease, not only profoundly
affecting quality of life, but also causing a huge economic burden. The
cost of the diagnosis and treatment is colossal, to the tune of about 40
billion dollars annually.
