Reflux esophagitis occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES ... How long an esophagitis flare-up lasts depends on the underlying cause and effectiveness of treatment. Mild cases may improve ...

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

Left upper quadrant pain (LUQ) is felt on the left side of the upper abdomen. It can caused by conditions like GERD, stomach ...

A paraesophageal hiatal hernia occurs when a part of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal hiatus and lies beside the esophagus ... most patients have mild-to-no symptoms.

Three patients had grade B esophagitis and one had grade A esophagitis ... 10 (50%) patients had mild reflux symptoms and the other nine (45%) patients had moderate reflux symptoms as shown ...

I had surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) for an esophageal hernia. To put it in garbled layman's terms, part of my stomach had broken through ...

TV actor Vikas Sethi who died of a cardiac arrest while in his sleep had been experiencing indigestion for the past few days. While dizziness and chest pain are common symptoms associated with a heart ...

Not only does it increase the production of stomach acids but it relaxes the LES, allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus. It can sometimes be ... heartburn on a scale of 1 to 10—1 representing ...

"I know this stuff happens to everybody. But sometimes it's just a little more than it should be," retired FDNY ...

Infant reflux is usually mild and does not need treatment other than simple lifestyle ... s pediatrician may prescribe medication if your baby has inflammation in the esophagus that damages the ...