GERD is one of the most common GI conditions, but its presentation can be confusing because many of its symptoms overlap with other conditions.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the ...

Discover why heartburn intensifies the moment you lie down at night, plus 7 tested remedies to help you sleep comfortably without that burning chest pain.

Disorders like esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are difficult to treat without properly understanding the esophagus’s mechanical properties. The findings establish a baseline for ...

A Midtown-based diagnostics company raised capital in a deal to advance its novel approach to screening for the risk factors ...

Delayed esophageal transit on scintigraphy among patients with SSc is linked to a more severe disease phenotype.

Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and ...

These changes are typically caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, or chronic heartburn, and can lead to esophageal cancer. Acid reflux happening repeatedly over time can cause ...

Significantly lower rates of symptom rebound and rebound severity seen four weeks after eradication for those with infection.