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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

About 28% of days were heartburn-free in people who received a placebo treatment (containing no medicine). Voquezna continued to control heartburn for an additional 20 weeks of treatment in this ...

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Promotes digestive enzyme production: A ScienceDirect study says, vinegar in pickle juice stimulates the stomach’s production ...

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

a general surgeon and the medical director of the heartburn treatment clinic at OhioHealth in Mansfield, Ohio. Although more studies are needed on the GERD and asthma connection to say for sure ...

Authors call for future research to examine implications of GERD detection, management for the prevention and treatment of hypertension ...

The researchers discussed previous literature that addressed increased acid reflux severity with stress. They also noted that stress can exaggerate the sensation of symptoms. Medications can help ...

GERD occurs when an opening in the esophagus, or food pipe, becomes weak or relaxes when it should not. Certain medications and lifestyle factors, such as pregnancy and smoking, may contribute to ...