EndoGastric Solutions (R) today released the GERDHelpTM mobile application that will virtually guide gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) sufferers through an individualized treatment pathway ...

As many as one in five people suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, but they might not know it. Jessica Stout, DO, a gastroenterologist at University of Utah Health, ...

Millions of Americans take medications known as proton pump inhibitors every day to treat heartburn and acid reflux, and in recent years, these drugs, also known as PPIs, have been linked to a greater ...

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, causing heartburn. GERD is a chronic form of acid reflux, and it can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Triggers of GERD ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) are reflux conditions. GERD causes discomfort in the esophagus, while LPR affects the throat. The regurgitation of acidic ...

Both LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux) and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) are triggered by acid reflux; however, LPR causes stomach acid to reach the throat, leading to symptoms that resemble a ...

People who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia compared to people who do not take these medications, ...

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 ...

While the exact relationship is unclear, GERD can trigger postnasal drip-like symptoms due to stomach acid irritating the nasal passages, leading to excess mucus production. Postnasal drip is unlikely ...

GERDHelp™ Mobile App to Assist GERD Patients in Navigating Their Journey With Individualized Education and Support, Provided by EndoGastric Solutions® - Developed in partnership with DoctorPlan®, the ...