Who is affected by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
It's hard to know how many people have GERD because so many people treat their symptoms at home without ever seeing a doctor. But heartburn is very common.1
- About 4 out of 10 adults in the United States have heartburn at least once a month. About 2 out of 10 adults in the United States have heartburn at least once a week.1 Most of these people treat themselves and do not have complications.
- Less than 1 out of 10 adults have heartburn and/or reflux on most days.2
- Up to 80% of pregnant women have heartburn nearly every day.1 This heartburn usually goes away after the baby is born.
| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: March 31, 2008 |
| Medical Review: |
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology |
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