To prevent babies from getting acid reflux, feed them smaller, more frequent meals and tilt their head during and after ...

Some of the best foods to eat if you have GERD — frequent acid reflux — include alkaline foods like bananas, cauliflower, ...

If you have an inflamed esophagus, learn why you should steer clear of hot, spicy, and acidic foods and incorporate more soft, anti-inflammatory foods instead.

Greasy foods like fried chicken, french fries, onion rings, and burgers are some of the biggest triggers for acid reflux. They take longer to digest and relax the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing ...

There is minimal data evaluating the prevalence of GERD complications in any United States general population, other than non-Hispanic whites. Presently, it is thought that such complications occur ...

Dr. Ken Stewart, Assistant Professor of Primary Care at KCU Joplin details when acid reflux could mean you need to see a physician for more tests. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), already one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, is increasing in prevalence, yet it remains a difficult disease to diagnose. In North America, ...

However, a newly published meta-analysis in gastroenterology raises a crucial clinical dilemma: Could the treatment itself, intended to heal, paradoxically increase the risk of reflux oesophagitis (RE ...

A genetically susceptible individual is exposed to a food antigen, which activates the immune system and triggers differentiation into Th2 cells that release cytokines with eosinophil properties.

The human esophagus possesses a remarkable ability to deceive both patients and medical professionals, creating intense burning sensations and debilitating symptoms while appearing completely normal ...

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Voquenza Dual (vonoprazan fumarate + amoxicillin) and Triple Paks (vonoprazan fumarate + amoxicillin + clarithromycin) for the treatment of ...