Acid reflux is a very common (but also often very annoying or distressing) medical problem that can make your life miserable at times. It may make it feel like your heart or stomach is literally on ...

Throat pain is commonly linked to viral or bacterial infections, and many people usually take antibiotics when discomfort persists. However, we are seeing that a growing number of younger adults are ...

Let’s be honest: Digesting spicy or acidic foods isn’t particularly easy for most people. But when stomach acids are bubbling and gurgling in places they don’t normally, you might be wondering what’s ...

Chronic acid reflux can disrupt daily life and, if left untreated, may result in more severe health problems like esophagitis or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Acid reflux, also known as ...

It's common for doctors to prescribe proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to patients who complain of persistent throat symptoms. New research, however, advises these pills not be prescribed for throat ...

It’s normal to have a hoarse voice here and there. But if you find that you’re regularly raspy, you could be dealing with a condition called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), a.k.a. “silent reflux.” For ...

Most people hear “acid reflux” and immediately think about that fiery heartburn creeping up the chest after a pizza or a big plate of spicy food. But here’s the thing. Not all reflux shows up with ...

Most people have experienced heartburn at one time or another, often after a heavy meal. But for some people, that burning pain in the chest can be a frequent occurrence. Gastroesophageal reflux ...

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing discomfort and symptoms like heartburn, a sour taste, and throat irritation. While occasional reflux is normal and usually ...

Acid reflux rates parallel obesity epidemic, experts say. Dec. 27, 2011 — -- Claresa Fisher, 57, hasn't had a good night's sleep in the past eight years. Fisher said the intense burning through ...