Anyone who has experienced heartburn knows it’s no fun. For as many as 20% of the population, the burning, acidic symptoms of heartburn are chronic; part of a disease referred to as ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A cutting-edge procedure at a Little Rock hospital is helping patients with chronic acid reflux get ...

—To clarify the impact of two types of bariatric surgery on the risk of GERD, these investigators conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. The findings suggest the need for ...

Definition Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more severe and long-lasting condition in which GER causes repeated symptoms that are bothersome or leads to complications over time. If you ...

A Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure used to treat ... While this surgery can be highly effective for many ...

Noida: A 45-year-old woman suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for the last 2 years underwent a rare surgery where her stomach's val.

Medications and minimally invasive surgery can help you manage persistent acid reflux symptoms. Sponsored by Virginia Mason ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to ...

Dr. Barry Smith, DO, a full-time general surgeon at Syringa Hospital and Clinics in Grangeville, Idaho, became the first ...

GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease ... This test is very important in those patients who are being evaluated for surgery. Over-the-counter antacids such as TUMS may be used on an as ...