NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stomach acid reflux or heartburn may be a particular problem for people with breathing problems such as emphysema or bronchitis, known generally as chronic obstructive ...

Heartburn isn’t the only sign.

If you’ve ever felt like your chest is on fire after a meal, you’re no stranger to acid reflux. While experiencing occasional reflux is normal, recurrent acid reflux is not. And it may lead to other ...

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn. But when it seems everything causes that burning pain, it's time for a specialist, not just the antacids. A local man ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a small ring of muscle that connects the esophagus to the stomach. It opens when you eat ...

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Grrrr! Has GERD got a hold of you? Humbly known as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common malady, affecting 10 to 20 percent of people. Recognizing and treating reflux disease is ...

If you’re fasting this Ramadan, a gastroenterologist explained the cause of some of the most common gut problems during fasting. He also suggested easy ways to fix these issues with good food and ...

I figured it was just allergies. It seemed logical: My constant throat clearing began last summer, amid a bumper crop of weeds following last spring’s torrential rains. But when that compulsion to ...

Many people assume burning stomach pain or discomfort after meals is simply acidity, but in some cases, the gallbladder may be responsible. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can help prevent ...