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, ...

One in five Americans suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), known colloquially as acid reflux. Acid reflux is a digestive disorder in in which acid backs up from the stomach into the ...

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 ...

LIMA — Dr. Jeremy Heffner, general surgeon at Lima Memorial Health System, has recently performed more than 100 LINX Reflux Management System procedures. According to a recent press release, Heffner’s ...

March 17--At the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, a 145-bed hospital on the Iron Range, Dr. Paul Severson and Dr. Howard McCollister are two of only four surgeons in Minnesota implanting Linx ...

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 ...

So you're feeling that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an ...

A major international study has been launched to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from acid reflux. The University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is leading the ...