Approximately 10% of individuals with GERD (acid reflux disease) will develop Barrett's esophagus. Those individuals with Barrett's esophagus have an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer. In many cases, Barrett's esophagus ... Read More

About 50% of all people with hiatal hernias do not have any symptoms. For the other approximate 50% of individuals with hiatal hernias who do have symptoms, heartburn is the ... Read More

From a poster about her son: "I have a 14 year old son who was diagnosed with GERD and hiatal hernia last year. He has been bouncing back from Zantac ... Read More

From About's Guide to Headaches / Migraine: We're all familiar with the problems of too few doctors, problems communicating with doctors, busy doctors who seem to cut appointments short. How can ... Read More

This is a collection of free online videos about heartburn and GERD. Avoid and Treat Heartburn The Right Recipes for GERD Why Do I still Have Heartburn? Using Over-the-Counter Medicines for Heartburn Medication Strategies for ... Read More

Even if you're sticking to a healthy diet, you may still get occasional heartburn because many common foods and beverages can trigger acid reflux. Download this podcast to learn how ... Read More

Do you have a story to tell about living with chronic heartburn / acid reflux? Have you been diagnosed with GERD, a hiatal hernia, a peptic ulcer, or another disorder ... Read More

Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic have reported that GERD is significantly associated with the development of laryngeal cancer. The details of this study appeared in the September 2006 issue of ... Read More