When it comes to preventing and relieving heartburn, bland, easy-to-digest foods, like bananas, tend to work especially well.

It is possible to have GERD without esophagitis because the reflux acidity may be weak, suppressed by medication, or not damaging to the esophagus. If a healthcare professional suspects GERD without ...

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

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be thought of as chronic symptoms of heartburn. The term refers to the frequent backing up (reflux) of stomach contents (food, acid) into the esophagus-- the ...

The pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) involves the exposure of the esophagus to gastric contents, resulting in tissue injury and symptoms. Important mechanisms in GERD and its ...

PPIs are medications that reduce stomach acid production, providing relief from acid reflux and GERD, and are available both over-the-counter and by prescription. While generally safe for short-term ...

Everybody gets heartburn from time to time. But if it becomes chronic — defined as two or more times per week — you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is quite common, with the ...

Kenan Thompson gets personal to raise awareness about GERD. Kenan Thompson is opening up about his “personal journey” with GERD for the first time to help spotlight a condition impacting over 65 ...