Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) and the mouth. Although occasional acid reflux is common, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be diagnosed ...

So you're feeling that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition that can cause significant discomfort. It occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that ...

Acid reflux is a very common (but also often very annoying or distressing) medical problem that can make your life miserable at times. It may make it feel like your heart or stomach is literally on ...

Heartburn is a burning sensation from when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus due to your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) not closing properly. It can happen after meals or on an empty ...

’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees ...

A Maryland-based doctor explains why constant throat clearing is usually linked to silent acid reflux (LPR), not oesophageal ...

Babies often experience acid reflux because their lower esophageal sphincter isn't fully developed. To prevent acid reflux, feed your baby small meals and tilt their head 30 to 45 degrees when feeding ...