A small device is fixing a big problem in the United States: acid reflux. A South County Hospital surgeon is the first in Rhode Island to use the device. Acid reflux affects between 10 and 20 % of the ...

Grrrr! Has GERD got a hold of you? Humbly known as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common malady, affecting 10 to 20 percent of people. Recognizing and treating reflux disease is ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common digestive problem that occurs when stomach acid backs up into the oesophagus. This reversal can cause an array of ...

Do you frequently have a burning feeling in your stomach after eating? Excessive acid reflux is the cause of this. When the ...

Heartburn is a burning sensation felt in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back into the oesophagus. This acid reflux irritates and inflames the lining of the oesophagus, leading to discomfort ...

H2 receptor blockers are drugs that are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. This drug is effective, cheap, and safe for relieving heartburn. It is available by ...

Treatment with Ethicon’s LINX Reflux Management System reduced medical costs more than laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF), a more invasive anti-reflux surgery, and more than offsets the slightly ...