The following is a summary of the study titled “Associations Between Modifiable Risk Factors and Constipation: A ...

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 ...

Independent genetic variants associated with 13 kinds of dietary factors and five kinds of blood ... and total cheese intake ...

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

Precancerous changes in the cells of the esophagus, a condition called Barrett's esophagus, is a risk factor for esophageal cancer. Barrett's esophagus is caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

GI disorders like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux ... symptoms of acid reflux more acutely, even if other risk factors like alcohol use or smoking cause your heartburn.

Obesity is associated with a range of disorders that might cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as increased abdominal pressure, impaired gastric emptying, and increased esophageal ...

Can celiac disease increase the risk of developing GERD? According to research ... Triggers for celiac disease later in life may happen due to factors that affect the gut microbiome, such as ...

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

Results: GERD is increasing in frequency in Asia. Risk factors include older age, male sex, race, family history, higher socioeconomic status, increased body mass index, and smoking. Symptomatic ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of very effective and generally safe medicines used to treat heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease ... and other factors into account, if you ...