While both groups had weight-loss success, the first group had better outcomes reducing their acid reflux symptoms compared to the group who just had gastric bypass. “This is the first study to ...

(NBC) - Acid reflux affects nearly 60 million Americans, but a new incisionless procedure is offing patients instant relief. Two years ago Jerry Boyle began having chronic indigestion. "Mostly after I ...

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Regurgitation, a sore throat and frequent swallowing are just some of the symptoms of acid reflux disease. Add to that the most common, heartburn and chest pain, and you're ...

Have antacids and other medications to help control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) failed to bring relief? Have you changed your diet but still suffer frequent heartburn or other uncomfortable ...

For years, Sharon Nance has had to watch what she did after eating, sleep with her head elevated and take medications to combat one thing — acid reflux. Thanks to a new procedure, she doesn't have to ...

Finding relief from daily heartburn and the symptoms of acid reflux can be tough. Now, a new surgical option being discussed by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel could offer relief and ...

LIMA — Dr. Jeremy Heffner, general surgeon at Lima Memorial Health System, has recently performed more than 100 LINX Reflux Management System procedures. According to a recent press release, Heffner’s ...

Experts discuss how they interpret reflux patterns, symptom severity, and anatomic factors to guide decisions on when ...

Question: “I have acid reflux disease and have been on prescription antacid medications for years. They don’t work as well as they used to, and I’m concerned about their side effects. Are there any ...

For years, she found it difficult to get a perfect night’s sleep. She could only sleep on her left side and elevated, or she’d feel strong discomfort, to the point of coughing and choking. At times, ...