Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. Read more.

Read all about it: "Heartburn Drug Rivalry Gets Hotter." "Prilosec is the Latest Blockbuster to go Over-the- Counter." "J&J, Merck Get Stronger Pepcid Cleared." Recent headlines about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs may add up to ... Read More

Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company has received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Maximum Strength Pepcid®AC (famotidine 20 mg) for over-the-counter (OTC) usage. Read more ... Read More

An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment of esophageal strictures. Read more.

Karen thinks she has GERD or gastritis, and asks this about Milk of Magnesia: "I tried Pepcid AC, Mylanta Ultra Tabs, Rolaids and recently bought Milk of Magnesia and took 3 ... Read More

If you suffer from chronic heartburn, it is important you find out what triggers your heartburn. Keeping a written record of your heartburn attacks will be useful, and you ... Read More

Diets and meal planning for people who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn can go a long way with easing and often eliminating the acid reflux. Heartburn Record If you suffer ... Read More

Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the fastest growing cancer in the western world. Major risk factors for this cancer are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus. Read more

Escapedmommy asked: "I was diagnosed with GERD several years ago. I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) about 4 months ago (though I've had it for years but didn't ... Read More

PRILOSEC® (omeprazole), one of the world's top-selling prescription drugs in its class and now available over-the-counter for the treatment of frequent heartburn as PRILOSEC OTC(TM) (omeprazole magnesium delayed release tablets), ... Read More

Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co. are suing Procter & Gamble for false advertising. The suit claims Procter & Gamble's ads imply that Prilosec OTC, the over-the-counter version ... Read More

This is from Karen, concerning her sister: "She has a history of GERD and has had 3 endoscopes that show acute inflamation in her stomach and esophogus. She takes ... Read More

Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It’s a digestive problem that occurs when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the esophagus, causing ... Read More

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a painful disorder affecting mostly women, and is characterized by a burning sensation in their mouth, palate, lips and tongue, as well as partial or ... Read More

Would you like to use a natural remedy to relieve your heartburn? What could be more natural than a normal function of your own body? Saliva! That's right. If you ... Read More

Do you have a tip, information or have had a similar experience? Guavie says.... "My 7 year old son was just diagnosed w/ GERD after an Endoscopy showed he had ... Read More