Elderly patients have a high tolerance for gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, putting them at risk of untreated severe illness, says Andy Kistler, M.D., PharmD. GERD is more common with age, ...

Laborie Medical Technologies aims to simplify the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease—a serious type of acid reflux known as GERD—using a wireless device that can sit within the esophagus and ...

Patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease have lower rates of esophageal cancer than other GI patients because they are more likely to be screened for Barrett’s esophagus, which can develop ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition that can cause significant discomfort. It occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that ...

Many people dismiss heartburn as an unavoidable part of life, particularly after enjoying spicy foods or eating too close to bedtime. While occasional acid reflux affects millions of Americans, ...

Acid reflux, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are often confused, yet each condition affects digestive health differently. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the ...

Question: I’ve been getting frequent heartburn over the past few months. At first it was from spicy food and now it’s from pretty much everything. I have been drinking bottles of Gaviscon after eating ...

Acid reflux is a very common (but also often very annoying or distressing) medical problem that can make your life miserable at times. It may make it feel like your heart or stomach is literally on ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 71-year-old male in good health. I read your recent column on the use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). About eight years ago, I was hospitalized for 10 days due to a severe ...