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 ...

The association between GERD and AF is debated because of shared confounding factors, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea. Hiatal hernia has been associated with an increased ...

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

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 ...

caused by conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or hiatal hernia. Pregnancy, obesity, and smoking are among many risk factors. Treatments for pyrosis depend on the underlying cause.

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 ...

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 ...