Which of the following is the most common gastrointestinal disease in the United States population?

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GERD is the prevalent gastrointestinal disease in the United States.In this condition,the stomach contents,including the acid,reflux,or flow backward through the cardiac sphincter,up into the esophagus.Ulcers may occur in the stomach or the small intestine.Diarrhea is treated with antidiarrheals and laxatives are used for constipation.An autoimmune response is thought to be associated with ulcerative colitis.

Which of the Following Is the Most Common Gastrointestinal Disease