“This incisionless procedure can significantly improve quality of life for our patients,” said Dr. Peters in the news release. “Many reflux patients are unable to drink carbonated or caffeinated ...

Grangeville, Idaho-based Syringa Hospital & Clinics is the first critical access hospital to offer a new acid reflux surgery, the Idaho County Free Press reported Oct. 30. The hospital has launched a ...

Implantica AG (publ.), a medtech company at the forefront of introducing advanced technology into the body, including the unique device RefluxStop® for the treatment of acid reflux, a treatment field ...

A type of minimally invasive surgery called transoral incisionless fundoplication could relieve acid reflux for chronic sufferers, according to an ABC Local report. According to the report, the ...

One in five Americans suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), known colloquially as acid reflux. Acid reflux is a digestive disorder in in which acid backs up from the stomach into the ...

Chocolate was the worst. The sweet stuff instantly transformed Sherri Loughlin's stomach into a bubbling cauldron that overflowed with acid. The fluid would splash back into her esophagus, creating ...

Q: I am a 78-year-old female who has suffered from acid reflux for many years and has been taking Prilosec (omeprazole) for at least 15 years. I have heard that it is not meant for longtime use. If I ...

A heartwarming gift of Valentine's Day chocolates may turn into a case of heartburn for the many people who suffer gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Chocolate is just one of the many no-nos for ...

Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) and the mouth. Although occasional acid reflux is common, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be diagnosed ...

So you're feeling that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an ...