For example, these patients could have 'missed' acid reflux that was not picked up on a single-day study (25% of cases monitored by capsule pH testing had normal findings one day and abnormal ...

In a survey of over 12,000 people published in 2015, over 45% noted "feelings of continued stress" as a common lifestyle factor of GERD. Another study published in 2018 examined the connection ...

The link between celiac disease and GERD is becoming increasingly evident through recent research. In 2011, a study on the relationship between these two conditions suggested that untreated celiac ...

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Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), otherwise known as silent reflux, is a form of acid reflux. The esophagus (food tube) has special rings of muscle (sphincters) at the top and the bottom.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which stomach acid (or other things such as bile or food) regularly travels back up through the esophagus, usually causing a sour taste and ...

Background Medical management of GERD mainly uses proton pump inhibitors. Alginates also have proven efficacy. The aim of this trial was to compare short-term efficacy of an alginate (Gaviscon ...

Acid reflux, a prevalent condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causes stomach acid to travel back into the esophagus, inducing a burning sensation in the chest. Although there are ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and related disorders may cause hoarseness. GERD is a digestive disorder in which stomach contents leak out of the stomach and into the esophagus.