Acid Reflux Diagnosis

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which food or liquid travels backwards from the stomach to the esophagus. There are many symptoms of GERD such as belching, difficulty breathing, heartburn, hoarseness or change in voice, nausea and vomiting, sore throat, regurgitation of food, or a more severe symptom of vomiting blood.
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GERD Treatment

People who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have several options for treatment. The most common are dietary and lifestyle changes, and medication. However, if symptoms persist, surgery or endoscopy treatments are other options.
Several medications used to treat GERD include over-the-counter ‘acid buffers’ and prescription ‘Proton pump inhibitors’.
People with severe, difficult-to-control GERD symptoms often seek [...]

GERD Prevention

Most of us had experienced a similar night as I did the other day. A group of close friends and I went out for dinner, and being the group of young men that we are, we ordered an insane amount of food and tried to force each other to finish everything on the table. We [...]

GERD & Acid Reflux Symptoms

Do you have a sharp or burning pain in your chest after you eat? Is it worse when you lie down or bend over? Perhaps you have a sour or bitter taste in your mouth, or you awaken in the morning with hoarseness or a sore throat.
These could be symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or [...]