FOR many of us, the festive period is a time to let go and overindulge in large meals, fatty and rich foods, alcohol, and ...

Trouble swallowing and chronic cough could signal serious GERD complications. A digestive health expert explores when ...

Oesophageal cancer is a growing concern in the UK, often detected late due to subtle early symptoms. Difficulty swallowing, persistent heartburn, and unexplained weight loss are key warning signs.

Frequent heartburn is a warning sign. Experts say it can indicate GERD, a condition where stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus. Left untreated, this can damage the oesophageal lining and ...

NHS guidance warns festive overindulgence can trigger acid reflux, with two main symptoms of heartburn and sour taste, plus ...

Long-term GERD, defined as five or more years, is the strongest risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus, a precursor to esophageal cancer. Additional risk factors include male gender, age over 50, obesity ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when your stomach acid comes back into your esophagus. Your esophagus is the passageway connecting your stomach and throat. GERD also goes by other names: ...

Panel A shows the microscopic myoarchitecture of the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the lower esophageal sphincter and stomach. The circular muscle fibers of the esophagus cross each other ...

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Regardless, British private GP Dr Ahmed, MBBS, MRCGP, is warning people who have been using omeprazole for six months or more ...

There are some simple ways to avoid heartburn, including which foods to eat and avoid and even which side to sleep on.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD; or GORD when spelling oesophageal, the BE form) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the ...