Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, causing heartburn. GERD is a chronic form of acid reflux, and it can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Triggers of GERD ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Credit: Getty Images Multiple distinct conditions, including hiatal hernias, motility disorders, and esophageal malignancies, can masquerade as GERD because of overlapping clinical symptoms.

Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the esophagus. "Previous studies have ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is acid-resistant, into the esophagus, which is ...

Acid reflux refers to a condition where the stomach contents travel back up to the esophagus. Due to the acidic contents of the stomach, this condition can cause irritation or pain in the throat. Acid ...