Trouble swallowing and chronic cough could signal serious GERD complications. A digestive health expert explores when ...

Many Indians experience frequent acidity, often treating it with antacids. This common practice can hide serious health issues like GERD. Long-term antacid use may increase cancer risk. Lifestyle ...

The holidays are a time for family, food and festive cheer — but for many people, they also bring an unwelcome guest: heartburn. It’s no coincidence that cases of reflux spike this time of year, ...

While gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects both men and women, men tend to experience more severe symptoms and complications. Studies show that men have higher acid exposure and are nearly ...

In patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the risks for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and GERD-related complications were greater with GLP-1 receptor agonist (RA) use than with SGLT2 inhibitor ...

Acid reflux refers to the flow of stomach acid back into your esophagus, a connecting tube between your throat and stomach. It is also known as gastroesophageal reflux and occurs as heartburn, a ...

No significant associations seen between treated gastroesophageal reflux disease and incidence of asthma or lung cancer. (HealthDay News) — The presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

No matter your age, it doesn’t hurt to be aware of foods that may cause heartburn. But that knowledge could be particularly handy if you are in or approaching menopause—as the sensation can become ...

A meta-analysis of over 4 million individuals found a higher prevalence of GERD among CKD patients, with a pooled prevalence of 18%. CKD patients are nearly 1.5 times more likely to experience GERD, ...

If you’ve ever felt a burning sensation in your chest or throat after eating or drinking, you know how uncomfortable acid reflux can be. For many, this common digestive discomfort happens infrequently ...

July 14 (UPI) --Folks using GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are more likely to suffer from severe acid reflux, a new study says. People with type 2 diabetes were more likely to suffer from ...