Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In this Healio video, David A. Johnson, MD, MACG, FASGE, MACP, reminds physicians to ask patients with nocturnal ...
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Is it Reflux or GERD?

Dr. Ken Stewart, Assistant Professor of Primary Care at KCU Joplin details when acid reflux could mean you need to see a physician for more tests. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WASHINGTON — In a Healio video exclusive, Carolyn Newberry, MD, discusses the importance of “personalized” ...
Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...
Functional heartburn is a type of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) where individuals experience heartburn symptoms. It does not include observable damage to the esophagus during endoscopy and ...
So you're feeling that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an ...
Heartburn can cause a burning sensation, which can affect the neck and throat. A person may also experience other symptoms depending on the area it affects, such as pressure in the chest or jaw ache.