March 24, 2010 — Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery is more effective than medical management for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also referred to as GORD), at least in the short to ...

If you’re among the 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how uncomfortable the symptoms can be. Chronic acid reflux can cause painful heartburn, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Five years after minimally invasive "keyhole" surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), most patients report near-normal health-related quality of life and are ...

Antireflux surgery and omeprazole are both effective treatments for the long-term care of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published in the December issue of Clinical ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Donohue • I read about an outpatient procedure on the esophagus that prevents gastric acid reflux. My wife saw her doctor, who told her that she wouldn't be able to throw up or digest food if ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Heartburn can be caused by spicy foods, carbonated beverages, and certain medications.If heartburn is frequent or severe, it may be due to ...