New research conducted by researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and reported online in this month in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, shows that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ... Read More

One of the most routinely performed surgeries for GERD is fundoplication. During this surgery, the upper part of the stomach (fundus) is gathered, wrapped and sutured (sewn) around the lower ... Read More

"I'm a 36 yr old who has stomach pains all the time always after I eat. It gets so bad that it puts me down for weeks at a time ... Read More

"Prior to my operation from gallbladder in 2006 of April I have been experiencing indigestion, a lot of burping and sore throat until I was diagnosed with gallstones. After my ... Read More

In two new studies presented at the 72nd American College of Gastroenterology annual scientific meeting, researchers point to a connection between gastroesophageal reflux and chest pain. Researchers at the Brigham and ... Read More

According to research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, Dr. Nicholas Talley from the Mayo Clinic College of medicine, people with gastroesophageal reflux disease do not have a greater ... Read More

A large part of your treatment of chronic heartburn will involve your doctor. First, you need to know what symptoms should prompt a doctor's appointment. Next, it is important to ... Read More

Although chest pain can be a symptom of acid reflux disease, it can also be a sign of heart disease. If you experience chest pain, see your health care professional ... Read More

Does it seem like no matter what you eat, heartburn keeps occurring? Anyone suffering from heartburn needs have a special acid reflux diet. You need to know what foods are ... Read More

"My name is Ashley and I am 19 years old. I have had acid reflux very intensely since I was about 15. I have been on Prevacid ever since then ... Read More

"I used to have really bad heartburn for about a year, maybe 2. Over the counter medicines weren't really helping (Prilosec worked but I didn't like the side-effects) and I ... Read More

Relaxation should not be the last thing on your to-do list. According to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource, relaxation is needed to decrease the wear and tear ... Read More

"Is there anyone out there who had Bulimia in the past and got later problems with your esophagus / stomach? I have been trying to control my reflux for the ... Read More

About 20% of all adults will have heartburn at least once a month. They can manage these uncomfortable episodes with a change in diet, over-the-counter antacids and weight lose. Even ... Read More