Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition that can cause significant discomfort. It occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid that ...

High stomach acid can cause burning, bloating and discomfort, yet many people mistake the symptoms for ordinary indigestion.

Feeling the burn? While heartburn is something a lot of people experience, there's also confusion around what causes it and what will make it go away. (Getty Creative) Maybe it was the chili cheese ...

Heartburn is pain, discomfort or a burning sensation felt at the bottom of one's throat or in one's upper chest − usually just behind the breastbone. Though many people talk about acid reflux and ...

’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees ...

Chronic heartburn, often ignored, can lead to serious oesophageal changes and even cancer, warns gastroenterologist Saurabh ...

Heartburn, accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest or throat when swallowing, may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic condition in which stomach acid frequently ...

Because it's possible to experience both conditions at the same time, people may wonder if constipation can cause acid reflux. Constipation and symptoms of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux ...

Holiday over-eating can worsen common conditions such as acid reflux and GERD. Eat sensibly and up your fiber intake to stay healthy, Dr. Allen Mask says. Studies suggest that about a third of the ...