Q. My gastroenterologist prescribed Prilosec for GERD. After reading about the negative side effects, I talked with a staff member at my local health food co-op whom I trust. She recommended DGL ...

Heartburn isn’t the only sign.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stomach acid reflux or heartburn may be a particular problem for people with breathing problems such as emphysema or bronchitis, known generally as chronic obstructive ...

NERD, or non-erosive reflux disease, is a form of GERD in which people experience chronic acid reflux symptoms but have a ...

Every day, countless women with GI trouble stand in the pharmacy aisle trying to make a choice. Pepcid vs. Prilosec—which ...

Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most commonly used medications for treating heartburn and acid ...

That familiar burning sensation in your chest always seems to strike at the worst possible moment – just as you’re trying to drift off to sleep. Medical experts explain the timing of heartburn isn’t ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chronic acid reflux may frequently wake people up at night, even when it doesn't cause heartburn symptoms, a small study suggests. The study, of 39 adults with ...

Yes, you can eat pizza with acid reflux and GERD - you just need to make strategic ingredient swaps that won't trigger heartburn. Thin crusts, low-acid sauces, and lean toppings let you enjoy pizza ...