Low pillow height is a major independent risk factor for throat reflux in GERD patients Simple habits like elevating the head during sleep and avoiding lying down after meals may reduce symptoms A six ...

Acid reflux is a very common (but also often very annoying or distressing) medical problem that can make your life miserable at times. It may make it feel like your heart or stomach is literally on ...

Researchers found diet, and alkaline water, may be just as effective as drugs. — -- Consuming a plant-based Mediterranean-style diet and drinking alkaline water may be just as effective at ...

As many as one in five people suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, but they might not know it. Jessica Stout, DO, a gastroenterologist at University of Utah Health, ...

Many people will deal with gastrointestinal (GI) issues at some point in their lives. And, if you regularly suffer from heartburn (a fairly common GI issue), even when you eat the “right” foods that ...

According to a new study, in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who have laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and symptoms of nasal obstruction, treatment of the reflux with a proton pump ...

However, GERD is much more serious. It’s a chronic condition that typically includes symptoms like burning of the chest, regurgitation, nausea and sore throat. A person may also experience chronic ...

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 ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms extend beyond typical esophageal symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation ...