At 35, Neha often found herself ending long days with that familiar, uncomfortable burn in her chest. She loved spicy foods and an occasional late-night snack, but over time, what started as mild ...

Stick around as we dig deeper into acid reflux in dogs, including the potential causes, its common symptoms, and whether ...

GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) is pervasive. If you have heartburn or “mini-vomits,” you likely have GERD. I’ve ...

You’re likely familiar with the feeling of rushing to unbutton your pants after a big dinner or at the end of a long day of ...

She recommends that you talk to a doc if you feel so uncomfortable that you are looking for help and if the problem is ...

You’re just about to doze off into a restful slumber when it starts: the nausea, fiery chest pains, and scorching burps that ...

The Connection Between GERD and Asthma If you’re having acid reflux and breathing problems ... can decrease pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter — the ring of muscle at the bottom ...

(Acidic options like mint, orange juice, and tomatoes can also be a problem, per Dr. Ganjhu.) That’s because your lower esophageal sphincter—the “door” between your stomach and your ...

By stimulating that microbiome, prebiotics boost intestinal immunity and prevent inflammation, diarrhea, and other GI problems ... and it relaxes the esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach ...

Lung infections caused by problems with the pharyngeal phase of the swallowing ... pressure of the food bolus and close after the food bolus passes. The upper esophageal sphincter prevents food or ...