Discover how the gastrointestinal tract functions, from the stomach’s hydrochloric acid to the large intestine’s vital bacterial ecosystem.
In this video, Dr. David Minkoff explains Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. GERD is also commonly known as heartburn. This is often caused by the action of a spiral-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter Pylori which uses its whip-like tail to burrow into the stomach or intestinal walls, causing discomfort.
