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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disease in which stomach acid irritates the food pipe lining. This is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Acid reflux and heartburn more than twice a week may indicate GERD.