Heartburn, in its true sense, has nothing to do with your heart. It’s a painful burning feeling that starts in your sternum and travels up into your throat. Pregnancy, certain foods, alcohol and some ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder of the digestive tract caused by the lower esophageal sphincter not closing properly. This can allow stomach acid to creep up into the ...

Background/Aim: To determine the roles of gastroesophageal acid reflux (GER) and esophageal dysmotility on typical and atypical GERD symptoms. Methods: Two hundred thirty-six patients (159 females ...

Acid reflux can cause shortness of breath when stomach acid reenters the esophagus. This is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and ...

The painful sensation can be a common issue as we overindulge over Christmas - but there are ways to prevent it ...

Globally, millions experience gastrointestinal problems such as heartburn and acid reflux. These medical issues can cause discomfort, interfering with the enjoyment of daily activities.

People who experience GERD or acid reflux are also more likely to experience hiccups as those conditions can irritate the diaphragm. So long as your hiccups aren't tied to a serious medical ...

A BBC Morning Live doctor has warned that overindulging during the holidays can make heartburn worse - and with us wanting to ...

Avoiding foods that could trigger acid reflux can minimize painful instances of heartburn. Cocoa triggers a rise in hormones that make us happy, but it also tends to make our muscles relax excessively ...

Back pain can stem from a ton of different sources. And if you regularly deal with acid reflux, it's possible that GERD could be the culprit. "It's not a common phenomenon, but I've had patients ...