Food does more than nourish the body. It can be fun and fulfilling. Yet, if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), meals and the hours after them can be anything but enjoyable. "Knowing ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition defined by having persistent and frequent bouts of acid reflux. The condition is common and affects about 20% of Americans. Though these episodes ...

This retrospective study shows that among nearly 160,000 patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH), those who also had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) had lower rates of morbidity and mortality ...

heartburn This population-based study included 21,486 patients diagnosed with GERD and 21,486 matched comparison patients without GERD. Treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may help decrease ...

The first treatment recommendation for patients with GERD is to make lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, scheduled eating times and sleeping positions). Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications are commonly ...

Q: What do you think of the TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) procedure for relieving persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease? I’ve been on a double dose of proton pump inhibitors and ...

telemedicine Researchers examined the risks for pneumonia and exacerbation of COPD after PPI treatment for GERD. The risk for symptom exacerbation reduced after PPI treatment for patients with GERD ...

There’s nothing that ruins a good meal quite like it coming back up. The burning sensation in the chest that follows is known as heartburn, and it can happen if food or stomach acid reenters the ...

GERD stands for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease or “acid reflux” and is a common condition when the acid produced in the stomach leaks out and seeps back into the esophagus or food pipe. The ...

Although chronic heartburn is the most common symptom of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), there are numerous, less common symptoms for the disorder, which can result in serious complications if ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways If you have a hiatal hernia, eat smaller, more frequent meals to ease ...