Proton pump inhibitors are a class of medications used to treat conditions like GERD and ulcers. They work by blocking the ...

Scurvy is a disease caused by a serious vitamin C deficiency and scientists claim it could be linked to medicines for ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Regurgitation is when the contents from your esophagus (the tube that brings food from your ...

Different foods and beverages can trigger acid reflux for different people. Examples of common dietary triggers for acid ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used medications to manage common digestive issues like heartburn, acid reflux, and ...

A new study has found that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, or ...

Authors call for future research to examine implications of GERD detection, management for the prevention and treatment of hypertension ...

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 ...

There is a positive causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which stomach acid (or other things such as bile or food) regularly travels back up through the esophagus, usually causing a sour taste and ...