For the first time since 2013, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has issued updated evidence-based recommendations and practical guidance on the evaluation and management of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “The ethos of the new GERD guidelines is to synthesize the highest quality, yet still practical, recommendations ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, ...

Health experts fear gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can develop into Barrett's Esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal adenocarcinoma, one of the nation's most rapidly rising cancers ...

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.

Heartburn medications have been getting a lot of attention lately. The medications do not work for everyone. Sometimes the burning is a sign of a more serious problem. Raleigh Community Hospital is ...

The holiday season brings festive meals, rich desserts, late nights and plenty of celebration. It is also a time when many ...

Delayed colonoscopy due to acid reflux concerns led to a stage 3 rectal cancer diagnosis after a positive home-screening test. Treatment involved chemotherapy, surgery, and a temporary ostomy, with ...