Acid reflux is one of the most common conditions to affect people in the UK, with one in four adults experiencing symptoms of reflux like heartburn[1]. If you’re feeling a rising pain in your chest after eating or have a persistent cough, then you could be one of those suffering.
What most people don’t often realise is that acid reflux can be caused or worsened by certain lifestyle and dietary factors in their day-to-day life. Even fewer know that if it’s persistent, it could be gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and can be treated with over-the-counter or prescribed medication.
Below, you can find everything you need to know about heartburn, acid reflux and GERD/GORD, including a range of treatment options.
