Learn about the two types of gallstones and how they form, their causes, the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Heartburn-like pain and indigestion can be symptoms    • What Are Gallstones?    • What Causes Gallstones?    • What ... Read More

GERD - Acid Reflux Disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus. Peptic Ulcers An ... Read More

While heartburn is common, with nearly 60 million American adults suffering from heartburn at least once a month, it is certainly not something to be taken lightly. Chronic heartburn can ... Read More

While our bodies produce acid to help digest food, other substances in the stomach also help to break down the food. These are called enzymes. And even if you take ... Read More

A study conducted by the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia found that sleeping on you left side is the best way to avoid nighttime heartburn. Sleeping on your right side may ... Read More

Some acidic foods, such as orange juice, do cause problems for GERD sufferers, but it isn't because of the acid content. Even nonacidic orange juice causes problems for them. Since ... Read More

You can help your heartburn. Treatment can include prescription medication, over the counter remedies, lifestyle and diet changes. For further information, you can read Preventing Heartburn and Safe Foods and ... Read More

While stress can worsen heartburn, it is rare for it to be the cause of heartburn. But extreme physical stress, such as that experienced by individuals gravely ill or severely ... Read More

While heartburn caused by acid reflux into the esophagus is the most well-known symptom of GERD, it isn't the only effect on the body. Another important condition that may be ... Read More

The amount of acid in the stomach of a GERD sufferer is usually normal. The problem comes from the fact that the acid is in the wrong location. Instead of ... Read More

A bland diet isn't bad for heartburn sufferers. In fact, it may make them feel better. But the bland diet alone will not cure heartburn caused by Gastroesophageal reflux disease, ... Read More

There are many lifestyle habits and certain foods and beverages that can worsen your heartburn symptoms. However, heartburn is a medical condition with biological causes. Even with changes in lifestyle ... Read More

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You can have heartburn without Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, but can you have GERD without heartburn? You can have episodes of heartburn without having Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Nearly everyone has ... Read More

"Sprtting up" is common in infants. This type of gastric reflux occurs during the first three months of age in more than half of all infants. Many babies who spit ... Read More

Many babies have spitting up problems that don't require treatment. Referred to as "happy spitters," their symptoms usually disappear after six to eight months. For some infants, however, their symptoms ... Read More

Almost all children have a little bit of reflux, without being aware of it. For some children and adolescents, however, this reflux may be chronic. Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) often begins ... Read More

Tips and stategies for living with GERD, hiatal hernias, and peptic ulcers. Living with Acid Reflux Disease If you have been diagnosed with acid reflux disease (GERD), you'll want to learn ... Read More