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About 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a painful, heartburn-triggering condition thought to be caused by stomach acid splashing up into the esophagus. Now, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that it's the body's inflammatory response—more than the …

About 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a painful, heartburn-triggering condition thought to be caused by stomach acid splashing up into the esophagus. Now, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that it's the body's inflammatory response—more than the …

Twenty years ago I started having persistent sore throats, nausea, and heartburn. I was singing professionally, so I needed to find out what was causing my pain. I saw several ear, nose, and throat specialists; one suspected I had acid reflux and suggested I see a gastrointestinal specialist. The specialist …

Three years ago, Lee Ann Williamson began feeling uncomfortable as she was playing the piano for the Sunday services at a church in a Kansas City suburb. She wasn't sure what it was—a heart problem, heartburn, or something else. All she knew was that it felt a bit like someone …

Most people get heartburn once in a while, but if you have heartburn two or more times per week, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a term used to describe chronic heartburn. Heartburn is caused by stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus (the narrow tube that connects …

Chest pain. It’s a symptom that gets our attention. While it can turn out to be a heart attack, it can also be a sign of a less serious condition, such as heartburn. The problem is that it can be really tough to tell the difference. However, the symptoms do …

Three years ago, Lee Ann Williamson began feeling uncomfortable as she was playing the piano for the Sunday services at a church in a Kansas City suburb. She wasn't sure what it was—a heart problem, heartburn, or something else. All she knew was that it felt a bit like someone …

Most people get heartburn once in a while, but if you have heartburn two or more times per week, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a term used to describe chronic heartburn. Heartburn is caused by stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus (the narrow tube that connects …

It's never anyone's first choice to have surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and indeed, most doctors say you shouldn't even think about GERD surgery unless you have prolonged, persistent heartburn that doesn't respond to medication. (And you've already tried all the recommended lifestyle changes, including losing weight, changing …

In October 2006, I started having constant heartburn, including a bile taste in my mouth and a burning sensation in my chest. I had no idea what was causing it or why it came on so suddenly. My doctor did a few tests and told me to try an over-the-counter …