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What Is GERD? How Is It Treated, and What Are

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What is GERD? How is it treated, and what are some serious consequences of untreated GERD?


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Uric Acid

A waste product found in the blood, resulting from the breakdown of purines, which are substances found in many foods and cells of the body; high levels can lead to gout.

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, excreted from the body through urine.

Gout

A type of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream, leading to painful swelling in the joints, especially the big toe.

Ewing's Tumors

A rare type of cancer that occurs in bones or in the soft tissue around the bones, primarily affecting children and young adults.

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