Frequently Asked Questions About Digestive Disorders

Here you will find answers to the most common questions about heartburn and heartburn-related conditions.

What is nonerosive reflux disease? Is it the same as gastroesophageal reflux disease?

What is Refractory GERD and who has it?

For many women, even if they never experience heartburn before, may suffer from it while pregnant. There are ways to reduce your chances of experiencing heartburn by modifying your diet.

For many women, even if they never experience heartburn before, will suffer from it while pregnant. There are ways to reduce your chances of experiencing heartburn by making changes in your lifestyle, including how and when you sleep.

There are ways to treat GERD that doesn't involve the use of medications.

Antacids and H2 blockers can help ease heartburn, but in different ways.

an chewing gum relieve your heartburn?

Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the fastest growing cancer in the western world. Major risk factors for this cancer are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus.

Esophagitis is an inflammation and swelling of the esophagus. It is most often caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease.

An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment of esophageal strictures

Heartburn that is severe or occurs frequently over a long period of time is a characteristic of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). If GERD is untreated, it can be harmful; the constant acid reflux will irritate the lining of the esophagus, and complications can occur. One of these complication is Barrett's esophagus.

The most commonly asked questions about hiatal hernias.

The most commonly asked questions about peptic ulcers.