Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), otherwise known as silent reflux, is a form of acid reflux. The esophagus (food tube) has special rings of muscle (sphincters) at the top and the bottom. If the ...

Experiencing gastroesophageal reflux -- or when particles in the stomach like food and acid go back up into the esophagus -- is, in some ways, par for the course of being human. About 20 percent of ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms extend beyond typical esophageal symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation ...

If you’ve ever consumed a particularly large meal (such as Thanksgiving dinner), you may have experienced the unpleasant sensation of acid reflux afterwards. Acid reflux on occasion is usually not a ...

As millions of Americans prepare for their Thanksgiving feast, medical experts warn that holiday indulgence could trigger ...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus can cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion.