Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease (GERD) is an excessive flow of stomach acid that damages the esophagus. Symptoms of GERD include...
Surgical correction of a lax LES has been an accepted alternative to treat chronic GERD for many years. However, whether done by an open procedure (Nissen fundoplication) or by laparoscopy (laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication), it is a big operation that may leave patients with someunpleasant sympt...
Cohen E, Bolus R, et al. GERD symptoms in the General Population: Prevalence and Severity Versus Care-Seeking Patients. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2014; 59:2488-2496 5 What are the symptoms of GER and GERD?https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/acid-reflux-ger...
Heartburn is actually a symptom ofGERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and is caused by acid refluxing back into the esophagus. Risk factors include those that increase the production of acid in the stomach, as well as structural problems that allow acid reflux into the esophagus. Are heart ...
GERD may cause excessive gastralgia. Although there are numerous reasons for gastralgia, the symptoms of an attack are all fairly similar. The most common symptom is, of course, a sudden, intense pain often described as boring, burning, or stabbing in the stomach. This pain is usually loca...
Lifestyle choices and eating habits are not the only causes of indigestion. Sometimes, indigestion can occur as part of a disease. The common diseases that can include indigestion as a symptom include: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...
However, most people are symptom free. Hiatal hernias and paraesophageal hernias may cause symptoms such as reflux and heartburn; nausea, burping, and vomiting; regurgitation of food; unexplained upper abdominal or chest pain; a sense of fullness after eating; bloating; shortness of breath...
“Nausea is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where acid builds up in the stomach and then travels to the upper part of the esophagus,” says Dr. Mudassar. While nausea from GERD can happen at any time, you may notice that it’s more prevalent in the morning if you...
Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, not a type of disease. By understanding the physiological causes of heartburn, you’ll better understand this burning sensation and what happens within your own body. You’ll also be able to debunk some common myths about heartburn and acid reflux. ...
GERD is common, and it can happen to anyone. However, some of the risk factors for GERD include:2 Having ahiatal hernia, which is when the stomach protrudes through an opening in the diaphragm Having overweight or obesity Pregnancy Smoking (including secondhand smoke) ...