CARE OF MUD AND MASK TURTLES. Our Turtle & Tortoise Care Sheets are meant as a general guideline to caring for your Turtle/Tortoise. Every specific species requires it's own unique care - while many species are overlapping and can be kept with other species that have similar needs.
That means between 42 million and 64 million adults in the U.S. suffer from GERD. Many people use the terms acid reflux, heartburn and GERD interchangeably, which is why there can be some confusion when you ask how many people suffer from the condition. But regardless of what you call it, this is a problem that many, many people experience at some point during their lifetime.
About GERD. GERD is caused by the regurgitation or reflux of gastric fluid into the esophagus. The most common symptom of GERD is frequent or persistent heartburn two or more times a week. Other symptoms of GERD include chest pain, coughing, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, and an acidic or sour aftertaste in the mouth or throat. Each year, GERD accounts for up to 60 percent of patient visits to the emergency room with chest pain not related to the heart, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians.