Aspirus Health General Surgeon Dr. Josh Pogorelec says only surgery can cure GERD. “People believe this disease can be treated by just medical therapy, when in reality, the medical therapy only covers ...

I have GERD and take Nexium (a proton-pump inhibitor) for it. I was wondering if reducing the amount of acid in my stomach would slow the digestion of food. Answer: Not likely. Proton-pump inhibitors ...

"Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the US," says Jay N. Yepuri, MD, medical director of endoscopy and special procedures at Texas Health Harris ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is acid-resistant, into the oesophagus, which ...

It is GERD Awareness Week, which is always held the same week as Thanksgiving. Reports show GERD, which is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease, affects roughly 20% of Americans. Recommended ...

“A Costco-sized bottle of TUMS” was a gift I once requested for my 31st birthday. I wasn’t kidding; I’d been consuming the chalky tablets three to four times a day for over a year, and I needed to ...

Dr. Sheth answers the question: 'Prescription Medications For GERD?' September 9, 2009— -- Question: What are some of the prescription medications that are used to treat GERD (gastroesophageal ...

I know that chronic hoarseness with a sore throat can be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). How can I better identify this problem in primary care? GERD is generally defined as ...

Phathom Pharmaceuticals launched its first broadcast direct-to-consumer (DTC) campaign to promote Voquezna, its treatment for all severities of erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways GERD can worsen asthma symptoms, especially at night.Avoiding certain foods and not lying down after eating can help manage GERD.If GERD treatments ...

I had just finished my second Filet-O-Fish sandwich from a gas station McDonald's when the heartburn erupted. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know you expect better food choices from a food and drink reporter. In ...

In the week of the last Thursday of November, people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, a time-honored tradition of linking up with relatives to reflect on all the good gifts life has ...