Acid reflux, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are often confused, yet each condition affects digestive health differently. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the ...

Heartburn can feel like a burning in your upper chest, from your breastbone to your throat. Regurgitation causes your stomach contents to flow back up your esophagus, which can create a bitter ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional heartburn—it’s a chronic condition where stomach acid keeps flowing back into ...

The gold standard for diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is impedance-pH monitoring. This test is particularly valuable when endoscopy doesn't reveal esophagitis yet patients continue ...

Nov. 3, 2004 (Orlando) -- In a study of 125 patients with gastroesphageal reflux disease (GERD) receiving proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, patients' true acid reflux was associated with typical ...

INDIANAPOLIS — It's that awful burning sensation after a meal or as you lie down to go to sleep – at times searing pain in your chest or esophagus. Nearly one in five Americans suffers from chronic ...

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PITTSBURGH, July 1 – Morbidly obese people who undergo minimally invasive gastric bypass surgery to lose weight may also experience a reduction in their symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Every morning, after drinking 1-2 cups of coffee, I spend a few hours having to clear my throat. It’s like having a chest cold. I’ve tried avoiding milk, using powdered creamer and ...