Over time, untreated GERD can lead to damage to the esophagus, such as inflammation, strictures, or Barrett’s oesophagus, a ...

The aim of this trial was to compare short-term efficacy of an alginate (Gaviscon®, 4 × 10 mL/day) and omeprazole (20 mg/day) on GERD symptoms in general practice. Methods A 14-day multicentre ...

Limitations of the study include the retrospective nature, lack of information on the type of AF and PPIs used, self-reported GERD symptoms and dependency on the accuracy of ICD-9 codes [35] The ...

Coffee make symptoms of heartburn worse. It doesn't matter if it's decaffeinated or fully loaded. Now, the ugly. Not all guts are created equal. It's up to you to pay close attention to the foods ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid ...

Heartburn, chest pain, and nausea are all hallmarks of reflux. The symptoms are unmistakable. But for some people, the symptoms of reflux aren’t so obvious. In fact, they’re silent.

Each type of medication has its benefits and drawbacks, depending on the severity and frequency of symptoms. When choosing the best OTC medications for heartburn and acid reflux, it’s essential ...

Prescribing medicines like famotidine on an as-needed basis also works for GERD symptoms. I find most people do just fine without PPIs. However, there are some people whose symptoms cannot be ...