Welcome to the Tell Me What to Eat series. I'm Elaine Magee. Today we're talking about GERD, commonly known as acid reflux disease. That's where the valve between the lower end of the esophagus ...

It's not clear why onions trigger acid reflux symptoms, but in a study from the 1990s people with heartburn ate a plain hamburger one day, followed by the same burger with onions on the following day ...

Are GERD and acid reflux the same? In an acid reflux attack, a person experiences heartburn generally after meals or when ...

“Heartburn is perhaps the most common symptom of acid reflux, felt as a burning sensation ... but the capsaicin in spicy foods triggers the same nerve receptors as acid does.” ...

Heartburn is a symptom, like acid reflux, of GERD. Not everyone with heartburn has GERD. Learn when heartburn is temporary or ...

The walls of the oesophagus don’t have the same lining as the stomach ... However, if your heartburn persists, acid reflux may not be the cause, so it’s best to go and see your doctor.

because that can relieve heartburn. But now, the bad. Tomatoes and citrus have a lot of natural acids that can cause your stomach to make more acid and trigger more acid reflux. Peppermint ...

The patient should be instructed to inspire deeply and, at the same ... missed acid reflux in patients on twice-daily PPIs contributes to the intractable symptoms of refractory GERD is unknown ...

You’re just about to doze off into a restful slumber when it starts: the nausea, fiery chest pains, and scorching burps that ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition defined by having persistent and frequent bouts of acid reflux. The condition is common and affects about 20% of Americans. Though these ...