Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease. GERD occurs when stomach acid or, occasionally, stomach content, flows back into your food pipe (esophagus). The backwash (reflux) irritates the lining of your esophagus and causes GERD. Both acid reflux and heartburn are common digestive conditions that many people experience from time to time. When these signs and symptoms occur at least twice each week or interfere with your daily life, or when your doctor can see damage to your esophagus, you may be diagnosed with GERD.
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1 A transthoracic echocardiogram will range from $1,000 to $1,500. 2  Depending on the geographical location, the costs can vary as well. 3  San Francisco hospitals have an average of $2,100 while a hospital in Seattle has an average of $1,500. A transesophageal echocardiogram cost is anywhere from $1000-$1,700, possibly more due to prescriptions used for anesthesia. 2  A transthoracic echocardiogram will range from $1,000 to $1,500.