Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common and persistent digestive disorder that occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus. The hallmark signs and symptoms of GERD ...

It is possible for someone to have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) without heartburn. However, heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Heartburn involves a burning sensation in the chest.

Background/Aim: To determine the roles of gastroesophageal acid reflux (GER) and esophageal dysmotility on typical and atypical GERD symptoms. Methods: Two hundred thirty-six patients (159 females ...

Many experts maintain that GERD is caused by dysfunction of the gastroesophageal barrier and that gastric acid secretion is not the primary underlying defect. 2 A few studies have, however, raised ...

Stress and anxiety aren't a direct underlying cause of acid reflux, but they can trigger symptoms. Research has shown that high stress levels can negatively affect gastrointestinal (GI ...

Patients with GERD are usually treated with once-daily PPIs; however, studies have shown that 25–42% of patients treated with a standard-dose PPI continue to experience symptoms of GERD ...