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GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscle between your esophagus and your stomach. Then it ...

Acid Reflux Symptoms

Symptoms of acid reflux may be a sign that stomach acid has inflamed your esophagus. When that happens, stomach acid can damage the lining of your ...

Esophageal Manometry

Esophageal manometry is an outpatient test used to identify problems with movement and pressure in the esophagus that may lead to problems like hea...

Digestive System

Your digestive system is uniquely designed to turn the food you eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth and cell repair. Just be...

Basics of Heartburn and GERD

These drugs ease heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. They cut down on how much acid your stomach makes. It happens when your esophagus, ...

Barrett's Esophagus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Barrett's esophagus is a potentially serious complication of GERD, which stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. With GERD, stomach contents fl...

Digestive System and Gas

Gas is a normal result of the foods you eat. Since diet is the main cause of gas, your doctor will want to know about the foods you eat and your sy...