Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
It is a disease in which stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates its lining.Stomach ulcers /Peptic ulcer disease: These are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, caused by an imbalance between the stomach's protective mechanisms and the corrosive effects of stomach acid. The primary cause of stomach ulcers is infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Other factors include long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
