Dr Manish Joshi, Additional Director- Surgical Gastroenterology, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru   Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, GERD can cause symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and