Gastroesophageal reflux disease, otherwise known as GERD, is a common condition that is usually caused by a change in the relationship between the stomach and the lower esophageal sphincter, the muscle that separates the stomach and its contents from … Full Article

It seems that everyone has their own home remedy for heartburn.  One that comes up often is using milk to relieve the painful symptoms.  Does milk help heartburn?

Heartburn is a very common problem that can range from mildly irritating … Full Article

Heartburn is a common condition that affects millions of people at some point during their lives. While it may be common, determining what causes heartburn can often lead to complex and varied answers. There rarely is one grand instigator of … Full Article

Heartburn is a common problem that afflicts many adults at some point during their lives. Nevertheless, heartburn can be easily side stepped by avoiding certain foods that can trigger the symptoms of heartburn. Commonly these symptoms include a stinging and … Full Article

Heartburn or acid reflux is a problem that most of us have to face on a daily basis. People who are suffering with GERD tend to suffer from severe heartburn after eating food, lying down and after exertion or activity. … Full Article

Acid reflux is a common problem, but the reason behind it can vary from person to person. Depending upon the causes; the accompanying symptoms will also differ. This disorder is also known more popularly as gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Knowing the causes of acid … Full Article

GERD is a disorder that has an extremely close relation to diet and hence needs to be taken in to consideration for patients with this disorder. As the basic issue with GERD is the reflux of the acidic contents of … Full Article

Heartburn is a fairly common symptom that almost all of us have experienced at least once in our lifetimes. Using antacids and other over the counter medications is not a wise idea if you are suffering from repeated and chronic … Full Article

GERD is nothing but an acronym of Gastro-esophageal reflux disease. In simple words, it denotes that the contents of the stomach are being pushed back in to the esophagus.

Since the stomach contents are naturally acidic; this acid reflux in to the … Full Article