Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Heartburn, also known as acid ...

So you're feeling that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an ...

Heartburn and indigestion are different. Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest due to acid from the stomach traveling up the esophagus. Indigestion is a group of symptoms that affect the ...

Acid reflux, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are often confused, yet each condition affects digestive health differently. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the ...

Our stomach often experiences bloating as a common digestive issue, which produces swelling and tightness, along with gas and abdominal pressure. The development of bloating results from multiple ...

Norovirus: Norovirus, commonly known as the stomach flu, is a highly contagious virus that leads to gastroenteritis, causing ...

The study examined people who took a type of heartburn drug called proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors are prescribed or sold over the counter under the brand names Some over-the-counter ...