Sabine Roman, MD, PhD, associate professor of gastroenterology and physiology at Lyon University Hospital in France, took the floor at the United European Gastroenterology Week to discuss the link ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is becoming more and more common among adults. Roughly 20% of Americans suffer from GERD. Dr. J. Tyler Van Backer, a ...

An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, can be more common among older people, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If your doctor has diagnosed you with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you’re all too familiar with the ...

Living with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be challenging, but with a well-designed treatment plan, you can effectively manage symptoms and improve quality of life. GERD is a chronic ...

Dr. Harvey Tatum with the Utica Park Clinic joined News On 6 at 4 p.m. to discuss treating GERD, and ways to avoid it. TULSA, Okla. - The week of Thanksgiving is GERD Awareness Week, more commonly ...

Proton pump inhibitors decrease stomach acid to treat GERD and stomach ulcers. Many require a prescription, but you can purchase some over the counter. Overuse can lead to severe side effects like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But when heartburn symptoms persist or go untreated, it often becomes a more worrisome condition called gastroesophageal reflux ...

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is now offering a new treatment for chronic acid reflux. The procedure, transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), creates a barrier at the top of the stomach to prevent ...

Constipation can cause acid reflux because straining to pass a bowel movement puts pressure on the abdomen, which can trigger ...

Stomach ulcers may cause heartburn, which may feel like a burning sensation in the chest. However, other conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can also cause heartburn. Stomach ...