"I was diagnosed with a esophageal motility disorder about 15 years ago. Symptoms began after a routine endoscopy to check for an ulcer. The feeling of bloatedness and the ... Read More

"I am 55 years old and have just been diagnosed with acid reflux and hiatal hernia after an upper barium swallow. I use an inhaler for asthma and am a ... 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

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that decreases the amount of acid in the stomach and intestines. Doctors prescribe PPIs to treat people with GERD, ulcers in ... Read More

Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) might increase risk for benign fundic-gland polyps. Fundic-gland polyps are round, slightly reddish polyps in the stomach. They do not become malignant. In a recent ... Read More

"I am 71 yrs old & have Suffered from GERD for many yrs. I have been taking Prilosec 20mg since it came on the market & thank God for it. ... Read More

Understanding the causes and symptoms of ulcers, and then getting a diagnosis and proper treatment, most people can find relief. Peptic Ulcers--The Basics What Causes Peptics Ulcers? Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers? How Are Peptic ... Read More

"I have suffered from acid reflux (GERD) for years. A few years ago I was told I had a hiatal hernia, dysphagia and IBS. Last year things started getting worse ... Read More

"I recently had a endoscopy because I was vomiting and had nausea too. My doctor did biopsy and results showed that I have inflammation where my stomach meets the esophagus. ... Read More

I’m 17 and I have suffered from severe laryngopharyngeal reflux for my whole life, the symptoms only becoming apparent at the age of 11 or so. Initially I had an ... Read More

"I was diagnosed with GERD in 1990. I was also diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. My then doctor told me to stick to a bland diet, use antacids, and then ... Read More

"I have had chronic heartburn for about 10 years. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Barrett's. I am on Prilosec OTC and Zantac 300 everyday. Also I take Klonopin ... Read More

Occasional heartburn is common but does not necessarily mean one has GERD. Heartburn that occurs more than twice a week may be considered GERD, and it can eventually lead to ... Read More