- male
- 40 Years
- 01/04/2021
How long does Gerd take to heal?
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lifestyle changes plays a major role in GERD. Along with the good lifestyle and medication it should get controlled in 2-8 weeks and again that varies from person to person
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Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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