As millions of Americans prepare for their Thanksgiving feast, medical experts warn that holiday indulgence could trigger ...

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 ...

Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), is a common condition that happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing discomfort such as heartburn. It can be triggered by ...

By: Dr Harshad Khairnar Indigestion is among the most frequent discomforts people have, which they often neglect as a routine ...

Narrowing of the esophagus that can lead to swallowing issues The formation of open sores (or ulcers) in the esophagus which can bleed and cause difficulty swallowing Precancerous changes in the ...

Also referred to as dyspepsia or upset stomach, indigestion broadly describes discomfort in the upper abdomen. It's also an umbrella term used for many different symptoms -- so that what you or ...

A dad who initially believed he was suffering from acid reflux was left stunned when he discovered his symptoms were actually due to oesophagus cancer after he started "vomiting blood". Zack Van Aarde ...

Acid reflux at night can be triggered by lying flat, which reduces the effect of gravity in moving food and acids through the digestive system. Treatments include over-the-counter medications, ...

Acid reflux rates parallel obesity epidemic, experts say. Dec. 27, 2011 — -- Claresa Fisher, 57, hasn't had a good night's sleep in the past eight years. Fisher said the intense burning through ...

The effects of general anesthesia or other surgery-related factors can sometimes trigger heartburn in the hours after the operation, but medication can usually ease discomfort. Common complications ...