Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Heartburn can be caused by spicy foods, carbonated beverages, and ...

Severe heartburn can cause discomfort in many adults. In cases where acid reflux is caused by a hiatal hernia, doctors at RUSH University Medical Center say there may be a surgical fix. “There's about ...

Regardless, British private GP Dr Ahmed, MBBS, MRCGP, is warning people who have been using omeprazole for six months or more ...

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn. But when it seems everything causes that burning pain, it's time for a specialist, not just the antacids. A local man ...

ATLANTA - Dr. Cameron Body, a gastroenterologist with Wellstar Health System in LaGrange, with sees a lot of patients with chronic heartburn, or acid reflux. "We think that about 25% of Americans have ...

Millions of Americans have to deal with chronic heartburn problems every day. Now there's word this group of people may be at increased risk for cancers of the throat and vocal chords -- even if they ...

Chronic heartburn, often ignored, can lead to serious oesophageal changes and even cancer, warns gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi. Acid reflux irritates the oesophagus, potentially causing Barrett's ...

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 ...

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If you’ve had a bout of heartburn, you know how painful (and annoying!) it can be. And when you’re suffering from a flare-up, you want fast, effective relief. If you're like us, you've probably ...

Heartburn is a common digestive issue often triggered by spicy or oily foods. It is characterised by a burning sensation in the chest, usually following meals or when lying down. It occurs when ...

We’ve all had it happen to us before. When put in a stressful situation at work, first the stomach gets uneasy, followed by a fiery burp. It’s just nerves making the stomach upset, right? Not ...