There is a positive causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, according ...

I initially put off a colonoscopy due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, but after a positive home screening test, I ...

Acid reflux is the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus and throat. When the condition becomes chronic, it is referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD occurs when the ...

Background Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent disorder worldwide and developing effective treatment strategies for GERD is a clinical priority. GERD is associated with ...

Treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include steps to take at home, dietary changes, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, prescription medications, and surgery. GERD occurs when the ...

Recently, I woke up from a nap after eating a large meal and realized how important it is to keep stomach acid to a minimum. My doctors are unsure why I have what they call gastroesophageal reflux ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD A gastrointestinal (GI) disease affects your digestive tract—the path food and drink take through your body and the digestive organs. GI diseases can impact ...

For patients with refractory GERD who do not have esophagitis, possible etiologies include nocturnal gastric acid breakthrough, nonacid GER, missed GER or other diseases such as achalasia ...

This burning pain in the chest can be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes frequent episodes of acid reflux and heartburn.