A 40-year-old man of average height who weighs 210 pounds complains of pain behind the sternum which he describes as "heartburn." The pain is especially acute after eating spicy foods. What is a likely cause of his symptoms?

A. Cirrhosis
B. Diverticulitis
C. Constipation
D. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
E. Crohn disease


Answer: D

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