As many as one in five people suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, but they might not know it. Jessica Stout, DO, a gastroenterologist at University of Utah Health, ...

Dr. Bizekis emphasized that ongoing heartburn should not be ignored. For patients with persistent reflux, speaking with a ...

Acid reflux, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are often confused, yet each condition affects digestive health differently. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the ...

Heartburn can feel like a burning in your upper chest, from your breastbone to your throat. Regurgitation causes your stomach contents to flow back up your esophagus, which can create a bitter ...

Delayed colonoscopy due to acid reflux concerns led to a stage 3 rectal cancer diagnosis after a positive home-screening test. Treatment involved chemotherapy, surgery, and a temporary ostomy, with ...