An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's ...

A wedge pillow keeps the esophagus and stomach at a more upright angle and can be helpful in letting gravity assist with ...

But if the lower esophageal sphincter opens too often or does not close tight enough, stomach acid can reflux ... causes damage to the esophagus in the form of esophagitis, ulcers, difficulty or ...

Haemorrhoids and anal cancers can cause similar symptoms However the two conditions are different and need separate treatment plans A doctor shares ways to distinguish between the two ...

Bad breath (medically known as halitosis) is a symptom of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, such as acid reflux and ulcers.

Heartburn is a burning sensation that you feel in your chest when stomach acid travels upward to your throat. This is known as acid reflux ... pain. A large hernia uses more space and causes ...

A VIRAL hack making its rounds on TikTok claims to ‘cure’ painful urinary tract infections. But a doctor has warned that it ...

In peptic ulcer disease, acid can cause ulcers in the stomach or intestinal ... such as acid reflux. People with unexplained or persistent right shoulder blade pain should speak with a doctor.

Also available over-the-counter, they reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, limiting the distressing symptoms heartburn—including pain ... can cause rebound symptoms,' Dr Elbary said. 'Say you get ...