Whether you suspect you have a peptic ulcer or you are newly diagnosed, you will want to know the symptoms, the causes, and the treatment of peptic ulcers. Peptic Ulcer ... Read More

Whether you suspect you have a hiatal hernia or you are newly diagnosed, you will want to know the symptoms, the causes, and the treatment of hiatal hernias. Hiatal Hernia ... 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

One of the leading triggers of heartburn is the food we eat. In addition, fatty foods can cause a lot of problems for those prone to suffering heartburn, so parents ... Read More

A Heartburn Forum poster asked the following: "Doctor tells me coffee is like battery acid that coffee enhances acid reflux. Who has a good alternate caffeine drink? I work-out ... Read More

GERD isn't just an adult's disease. I was diagnosed with GERD when I was in my 30's. My grandson was diagnosed with GERD when he was 6 months old. Because children ... Read More

As they say, a picture is worth a 1000 words. And a video is even better. About.com has a collection of videos that provide great visual information on heartburn-related conditions ... Read More

According to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2009, even short-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase the risk of hip fractures in older patients. As reported in ... Read More

When I was first diagnosed with GERD, my then doctor told me to stick to a bland diet. My first thought was I was doomed to a diet of dry ... Read More