Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus can cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition affecting 30 percent of the US population and often controlled with medication. While doctors commonly recommend specific dietary and lifestyle ...

If you have frequent heartburn, it could be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as "GERD." With GERD, stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, the tube ...

Most people have experienced heartburn at one time or another, often after a heavy meal. But for some people, that burning pain in the chest can be a frequent occurrence. Gastroesophageal reflux ...

Many people will deal with gastrointestinal (GI) issues at some point in their lives. And, if you regularly suffer from heartburn (a fairly common GI issue), even when you eat the “right” foods that ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Today, we’re tackling a common yet often misunderstood condition — gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Millions of people suffer from its symptoms. Dr. Kenneth Schwartz, ...

IN TONIGHT’S WOMEN’S DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE FREQUENT HEARTBURN, IT COULD BE A SYMPTOM OF GERD. THAT’S WHEN STOMACH ACID FREQUENTLY FLOWS BACK INTO THE ESOPHAGUS THE TUBE CONNECTGIN YOUR MOUTH AND STOCHMA ...

As many as one in five people suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, but they might not know it. Jessica Stout, DO, a gastroenterologist at University of Utah Health, ...

The holiday season brings festive meals, rich desserts, late nights and plenty of celebration. It is also a time when many ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – According to the National Institute of Health, a reflux disorder known as “GERD” is one of the most commonly diagnosed digestive issues in the country. Medical professionals ...