Question

which of the following diseases causes excessive heartburn and acid indigestion?
cardiomyopathy
ppi
ibs
gerd

Explanation:

• Cardiomyopathy affects the heart muscle, not digestion.
• PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) is a medication, not a disease.
• IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) mainly affects bowel function, not acid - related heartburn.
• GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and acid indigestion.

Answer:

D. GERD