NERD, or non-erosive reflux disease, is a form of GERD in which people experience chronic acid reflux symptoms but have a normal-appearing esophagus on endoscopy. In other words, stomach acid triggers ...

It’s normal to experience heartburn once in a while. But frequent heartburn or certain other symptoms may be signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic disorder in which stomach acid ...

For much of his life, Lou Martinez popped antacids and took swigs of Mylanta to calm his frequent heartburn and acid reflux. “I went to bed at night, and the burning was incredible,” the 69-year-old ...

Reza Shaker, MD, chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, has developed a new device to help treat patients suffering from severe acid reflux, according ...

Reza Shaker, MD, the chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at MCW, developed the device, called the Reza-Band. It is a band designed to be worn around the neck, and applies pressure to the upper ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing ...