Heartburn Patients Unaware Of Long-Term Risks

... The majority of people suffering from chronic heartburn - known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - are unaware of its potentially serious health consequences, according to new results from a large multinational survey released today. The findings from the Burning Desires survey showed that two-thirds (64 per cent) of people with symptoms of GERD did not believe their condition to have any serious long-term health risks - even though estimates suggest that up to 45 per cent of GERD sufferers develop inflammation of the esophagus (reflux esophagitis)... click link for more info. ...