A popular singer, songwriter, and actress was hospitalized over the holidays and underwent surgery for GERD. “Root Beer Float ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Doctors at Memorial Hospital in Savannah are helping patients ditch medication and live indigestion ...

If you’re among the 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how uncomfortable the symptoms can be. Chronic acid reflux can cause painful heartburn, ...

PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - Many enjoy a plate full of seasonal favorites this time of year, but for those who suffer from a more serious form of acid reflux, those dishes can cause pain. The condition is ...

If you deal with acid reflux, you’re not alone. Approximately 40 million Americans have acid reflux. The foregut program at Overlake Medical Center focuses on the prevalent condition, as well as other ...

Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) and the mouth. Although occasional acid reflux is common, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be diagnosed ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In many patients who suffer with severe heartburn - also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD -- antireflux surgery can provide long-term improvement and ...

For patients considering antireflux surgery, a precise history and physical examination must be complemented by anatomic and physiologic foregut evaluation. While barium swallow will demonstrate ...

The Woodlands, Texas – Every year we pay billions of dollars to companies for acid reflux treatment. The common issue can present with a range of symptoms after a meal, such as heartburn or chest pain ...

While both groups had weight-loss success, the first group had better outcomes reducing their acid reflux symptoms compared to the group who just had gastric bypass. “This is the first study to ...

March 24, 2010 — Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery is more effective than medical management for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also referred to as GORD), at least in the short to ...