It’s not uncommon for parents to bring in their babies or toddlers with complaints of frequent spitting up, irritability after feeds, or poor weight gain. Often, they’ve already tried changing ...

Recurrences can lead to serious complications. Fortunately, OTC drugs plus lifestyle changes are all it will take for most patients to live GERD-free. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common, ...

Lifestyle changes are often all that is needed to correct mild forms of GERD. When symptoms are bad or GERD is moderate to severe, the physician will prescribe medications. Some that reduce stomach ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can choose between medication and surgery for relief of their symptoms, but researchers caution that while both ...

Dietitians and a gastroenterologist reveal the best foods and drinks to fight acid reflux and ease symptoms. Plus, the foods ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old female and have been on 10 mg Elavil for 30 years to help me sleep. I have been having reflux problems from time to time for quite a while. I have been diagnosed ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Researchers at Duke University Medical Center appear to have solved at least a piece of a puzzle that has mystified physicians for years: why so many patients with asthma also suffer ...

The way you sleep may play a bigger role in your digestive health than you think. Sleep experts say certain nighttime ...

While heartburn medication can be a lifesaver for those suffering from gastric reflux, several studies over the years have indicated that the drugs could increase stomach cancer risks more than ...

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) each led to good and sustainable weight loss 10 years later, although reflux was more prevalent after SG, according to the Sleeve vs Bypass ...