It is possible to have GERD without esophagitis because the reflux acidity may be weak, suppressed by medication, or not damaging to the esophagus. If a healthcare professional suspects GERD without ...

Aspirus Health General Surgeon Dr. Josh Pogorelec says only surgery can cure GERD. “People believe this disease can be ...

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus and causes regurgitation or heartburn, which feels like a burning sensation in your chest or throat. If this happens regularly, you ...

The pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) involves the exposure of the esophagus to gastric contents, resulting in tissue injury and symptoms. Important mechanisms in GERD and its ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be thought of as chronic symptoms of heartburn. The term refers to the frequent backing up (reflux) of stomach contents (food, acid) into the esophagus-- the ...

If you have heartburn or acid reflux often, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. To know for sure, you'll need to see your doctor. Don't try to diagnose yourself with GERD or treat ...

Everybody gets heartburn from time to time. But if it becomes chronic — defined as two or more times per week — you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is quite common, with the ...

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can relax the esophageal muscles, leading to stomach acid rising into the esophagus and causing heartburn. As the fetus grows, the expanding uterus puts pressure on ...

Intermittent fasting may reduce acid exposure time and improve symptoms for individuals with suspected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), although the intervention may be hard to follow, suggests ...

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 ...