Almost everyone has some form of indigestion or heartburn from time to time. But when it happens repeatedly, it's known as acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this week's Moves ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has traditionally been understood as a chronic gastrointestinal disorder caused by the retrograde reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This reflux can ...

FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Is heartburn keeping you awake? Do you experience a bitter taste in your mouth? Your doctor says you have GERD, but what is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux ...

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 ...

Regurgitation happens when stomach content moves back up into your throat or mouth. GER and GERD are the most common causes of regurgitation. Prevent regurgitation by eating smaller meals and avoiding ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for several years, but never paid much attention to it until the heartburn became annoying and almost permanent. My dentist had ...

If you have an esophagus, you’ve almost certainly experienced the occasional bout of heartburn — that painful sensation that occurs when highly acidic stomach juices splash up into the tube that ...