The pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) involves the exposure of the esophagus to gastric contents, resulting in tissue injury and symptoms. Important mechanisms in GERD and its ...

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 ...

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rapidly progressive, fatal disease of unknown cause. Although there is no known cure, there have been indications that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...

In these cases, medication is typically recommended in addition to the modifications. Three classes of medications treat GERD: H2 blockers (such as Pepcid) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which ...

How Do I Take Voquezna? Voquezna is an oral tablet that is taken once daily for GERD or erosive esophagitis and twice daily for H. pylori. Voquezna can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will ...

Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most widely used medications for stomach acid problems. Many people ...

If you have an esophagus, you’ve almost certainly experienced the occasional bout of heartburn — that painful sensation that occurs when highly acidic stomach juices splash up into the tube that ...

Generally, during a relapse, GERD sufferers experience a sour or bitter taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation) and a burning ...

Have antacids and other medications to help control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) failed to bring relief? Have you changed your diet but still suffer frequent heartburn or other uncomfortable ...

Plano gastroenterologist explains GERD complications, Barrett’s esophagus risk factors and when to seek screening.