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Burning after meals and a sour taste
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-04-18. It presents "Burning after meals and a sour taste" as a Easy Gastroenterology puzzle. The final answer is GERD.
Answer
GERD
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 42-year-old reports burning discomfort behind the breastbone after large meals.
Clue 2
Symptoms are worse when lying down soon after eating.
Clue 3
A sour or bitter taste sometimes rises into the throat.
Clue 4
Antacids provide temporary relief.
Clue 5
The pattern involves stomach contents moving back into the esophagus.
Clue 6
The abbreviation is four letters and commonly used for chronic reflux.
Plain-language explanation
GERD is gastroesophageal reflux disease, where stomach contents flow back into the esophagus and cause symptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation.
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