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

BE is the only known precursor to esophageal cancer. The condition is caused by prolonged exposure of the esophagus to stomach acid from chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as GERD).

When reflux disease involves the larynx or pharynx, it is referred to as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or extraesophageal reflux, rather than gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD ...

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report: APA. Sidharthan, Chinta. (2024, December 01). Capsule sponge test revolutionizes GERD diagnosis ...

Pathology. Barrett's esophagus occurs as a result of long-standing and severe gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). When acid regurgitation has occurred over a long-term period, ...

EoE is a chronic esophageal inflammatory disease of undetermined pathology and physiology. In childhood, vague symptoms associated with GERD and feeding difficulties are the first manifestations ...

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Miraca Life Sciences, the nation’s largest independent anatomic pathology lab, has launched the EoGenius™ test which helps diagnose and monitor patients with ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 (UPI) --Long-term use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study published Wednesday. This research was ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) isn’t just about esophageal acid exposure anymore. Researchers in Korea published a review of data on GERD and the different ways it presents among men and ...

You'll put your head at an angle that can put more pressure on your stomach and make your heartburn worse. Eat earlier. Try not to eat for at least 3 hours before you go to sleep .

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) reduce or inhibit the production of stomach acid, which relieves symptoms of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These medications are available ...