If you’re among the 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how uncomfortable the symptoms can be. Chronic acid reflux can cause painful heartburn, ...

A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old female who has suffered from acid reflux for many years and has been taking Prilosec (omeprazole) for at least 15 years. I have heard that it is not meant for ...

Acid reflux and gallstones are one of the most commonly confused health issues. Dr Saurabh Sethi explains how to tell the ...

March 24, 2010 — Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery is more effective than medical management for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also referred to as GORD), at least in the short to ...

For patients who have undergone bariatric surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), revision surgery is common and is mainly with a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), according to a study ...

Grangeville, Idaho-based Syringa Hospital & Clinics is the first critical access hospital to offer a new acid reflux surgery, the Idaho County Free Press reported Oct. 30. The hospital has launched a ...

Acid reflux happens when stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, often causing a burning sensation in the chest known as heartburn. While this can occur from time to time, repeated episodes may ...

Heartburn pain from acid reflux may radiate to the back. Treating back pain may involve lifestyle changes and certain medications. Surgery may also be an option in severe or persistent cases. Acid ...

Acid reflux happens when there is backward flow of stomach acid into the oesophagus. It is normal if this happens occasionally. However, if this happens persistently, it becomes a chronic condition ...