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 ...

Acid reflux is a very common (but also often very annoying or distressing) medical problem that can make your life miserable at times. It may make it feel like your heart or stomach is literally on ...

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 ...

While many people talk about acid reflux and heartburn synonymously, one is actually a cause, the other a symptom. Acid reflux occurs when foods or stomach acids travel up from one's stomach and into ...

NHS guidance warns festive overindulgence can trigger acid reflux, with two main symptoms of heartburn and sour taste, plus ...

As many as one in five people suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, but they might not know it. Jessica Stout, DO, a gastroenterologist at University of Utah Health, ...

Heartburn is something almost everyone experiences at some point. For many, it is an occasional discomfort after a heavy meal, late-night snacking or a highly stressful day. To some, heartburn becomes ...

Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach, and can be caused by various factors including acid reflux, infections, and immune reactions.