Natural antacids, over-the-counter (OTC) antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs, and lifestyle changes can help relieve heartburn symptoms. Usually, successful treatment involves a mix of prevention strategies ...

GERD can cause a number of unpleasant acid reflux symptoms, including heartburn, regurgitation of stomach contents into the ...

If you have heartburn on occasion, it may be hard to determine the exact cause of your symptoms. It might help to think about the foods you ate, the activities you were doing, the clothes you were ...

Today, we’re tackling a common yet often misunderstood condition -- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Millions of ...

In a general practice setting for patients complaining of moderate heartburn, Gaviscon® (4 × 10 mL/day) is an effective short-term treatment option in mild-to-moderate GERD, in terms of onset of ...

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 ...

If the typical symptoms of reflux disease are present, including heartburn and regurgitation, your doctor may begin treatment without performing specific diagnostic tests. Upper endoscopy allows your ...