A diagnosis of peptic ulcer (gastric or duodenal ulcer ... The 50 questions consisted of 10 relating to gastroesophageal reflux, such as 'Do you get heartburn?' and 'Do you usually get heartburn ...

To manage acid reflux and stomach ulcers, consider adding alkaline foods like bananas, cucumbers, and avocados to your diet.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Although you may have been diagnosed with ...

Self-medicating with over-the-counter heartburn drugs can mask underlying health problems. Frequent burning or pain in the upper abdomen or chest can signal an ulcer or even esophageal cancer.

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gastric ulcers.But not everyone who experiences heartburn needs one. Several of the PPIs have been widely advertised to consumers and heavily promoted ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a ubiquitous human pathogen that infects up to 50% of the world's population. Its involvement in the etiology of various gastrointestinal disorders, including ...

A study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) found the risk of developing Parkinson's disease ...

Famotidine also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD ... or as prescribed by your doctor. Most ulcers heal within 4 weeks of famotidine treatment, but it may take up to 8 weeks of using ...

People with a history of upper gastrointestinal (GI) damage have a 76% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

active gastric ulcer; symptomatic nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); erosive esophagitis (EE); pathological hypersecretory conditions (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, multiple ...

Background and Aim: An early and accurate evaluation by a general practitioner is needed to screen out non-gastroesophageal reflux disease ... conditions (e.g. GERD, ulcers and functional ...