Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), otherwise known as silent reflux, is a form of acid reflux. The esophagus (food tube) has special rings of muscle (sphincters) at the top and the bottom. If the ...

Frequent heartburn, regurgitation, or chest discomfort may be signs of GERD. Yoga expert shares 9 asanas and breathing ...

Heartburn is not always harmless. Learn when GERD needs medical attention, its warning signs, complications, and when to ...

Soothe GERD naturally with six easy yoga poses that support digestion, reduce acid reflux, and ease heartburn, regurgitation ...

You've just enjoyed a great meal, maybe with a few drinks. Suddenly your throat is on fire, there's a bad taste in your mouth, and you've got heartburn. This is known as acid reflux, and is one of the ...

It’s normal to have a hoarse voice here and there. But if you find that you’re regularly raspy, you could be dealing with a condition called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), a.k.a. “silent reflux.” For ...

PPIs weren't beneficial for chronic laryngeal symptoms, laryngoscopic findings appeared to be nonspecific, and pH abnormalities didn't predict treatment response. Patients with unexplained laryngeal ...

Veterans diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) may be eligible for VA disability compensation, if they can ...

In patients with obesity, endoscopic gastric remodeling (EGR) — a minimally invasive procedure — was safe and effective in relieving both typical and atypical gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...

Elderly patients have a high tolerance for gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, putting them at risk of untreated severe illness, says Andy Kistler, M.D., PharmD. GERD is more common with age, ...

One-fifth of people exposed to the dust cloud after the 9/11 attacks developed new symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to an American Journal of Gastroenterology report. Surveying ...