Until you have an encounter with heartburn (acid reflux), you might not realize just how intensely uncomfortable and worrisome the sensation can be. In fact, it can feel so intense that you might find ...

Dr. Ken Stewart, Assistant Professor of Primary Care at KCU Joplin details when acid reflux could mean you need to see a physician for more tests. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common ...

Heartburn and acid reflux can be related to one another, but they are not the same thing. Acid reflux can cause heartburn. This happens when stomach acid irritates the ring of muscle, or sphincter, at ...

Elderly patients have a high tolerance for gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, putting them at risk of untreated severe illness, says Andy Kistler, M.D., PharmD. GERD is more common with age, ...

Heartburn is usually the unfortunate, but temporary, consequence of a spicy meal or other dietary choice. But when heartburn returns repeatedly, it may be a symptom of a potentially serious health ...

Stomach ulcers may cause heartburn, which may feel like a burning sensation in the chest. However, other conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can also cause heartburn. Stomach ...

A woman in her 70s with type 2 diabetes and class 3 obesity with a BMI of 51.1 developed severe oesophagitis after 6 months on weekly semaglutide 0.25 mg. Her gastrointestinal symptoms were initially ...