NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stomach acid reflux or heartburn may be a particular problem for people with breathing problems such as emphysema or bronchitis, known generally as chronic obstructive ...

Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most widely used medications for stomach acid problems. Many people have taken drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid to relieve heartburn ...

Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi recommends simple remedies for heartburn, acid reflux and digestive issues.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which food or liquid travels back up from the stomach to the esophagus. This reflux of stomach acid, enzymes and bile almost always produces ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male in good health. I read your recent column on the use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). About eight years ago, I was hospitalized for 10 days due to a severe ...

Heartburn, accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest or throat when swallowing, may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic condition in which stomach acid frequently ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chronic acid reflux may frequently wake people up at night, even when it doesn't cause heartburn symptoms, a small study suggests. The study, of 39 adults with ...

Yes, you can eat pizza with acid reflux and GERD - you just need to make strategic ingredient swaps that won't trigger heartburn. Thin crusts, low-acid sauces, and lean toppings let you enjoy pizza ...

Millions of people reach for antacids at the first sign of heartburn, seeking quick relief from the burning sensation that disrupts daily life. While these medications provide temporary comfort, they ...

That familiar burning sensation in your chest always seems to strike at the worst possible moment – just as you’re trying to drift off to sleep. Medical experts explain the timing of heartburn isn’t ...