Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?
When heartburn occurs repeatedly over time and interferes with your routine, it's considered gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
Barrett's esophagus modeled in a human organ chip
Acid reflux, the backwash of stomach acid into the swallowing tube, or esophagus, is something that many experience occasionally.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Associated With Increased Risk for Reflux Disorders
The risk for developing esophagitis and Barrett’s esophagus may be higher after sleeve gastrectomy, according to a recent retrospective cohort study (Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023 Feb 15. doi:10.1016/j.soard.2023.02.008).
American Foregut Society white paper provides best practices for use of newer, less invasive GERD treatments
A new white paper by the American Foregut Society (AFS) summarizes the published outcome data for Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication 2.0 (TIF 2.0) and Concomitant Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (cTIF) to date and outlines the best practice approaches and patient assessment, selection, and management using TIF 2.0 and cTIF.
GERD linked to nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease development
Patients with GERD experienced more incidences of nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease than patients without GERD, according to study results published in CHEST.
What Is Acid Reflux? Symptoms, Causes And Treatments
If you ever feel a burning sensation in your throat, typically following a large or indulgent meal, you may be experiencing acid reflux, a common digestive condition in which stomach acid comes back through the esophagus and causes discomfort.
GER vs. GERD: Everything to Know About Heartburn
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), also sometimes referred to as acid reflux, is a digestive phenomenon that occurs when stomach contents come back up into your esophagus. When GER occurs in repeated bouts, it is considered to be a digestive disorder called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Acid Reflux: How to Cope With Throat Symptoms
Acid reflux can have a significant impact on throat health, leading to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, such as heartburn, throat pain, and coughing.
6 Things That Make Your Acid Reflux Worse
If you have acid reflux, how, what and when you eat may be contributing to uncomfortable digestive symptoms.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease raises risk for periodontitis: Study
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for periodontitis development, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Biomedicines.
