Sep 20, 2025 · Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes and nonprescription medicines. Heartburn that is more frequent or interferes with …

Apr 23, 2025 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn. It's often called GERD for short. This backwash is …

Dec 12, 2024 · Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD—what’s the real difference? In this episode of Health Matters, gastroenterologist Dr. Dawn Francis breaks it down, explaining why an …

Sep 20, 2025 · Elevate the head of your bed if you regularly experience heartburn at night or while trying to sleep. If that's not possible, insert a wedge between your mattress and box …

Dec 7, 2023 · What is heartburn? Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). Typical …

Oct 12, 2023 · Frequent acid reflux can irritate and inflame the lining of your esophagus, causing heartburn. Frequent acid reflux is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

Jul 3, 2025 · Several factors can make it more likely for you to have symptoms even though they don't always cause indigestion: Eating too fast, overeating, or eating spicy, fatty, acidic or …

Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are closely related, but the terms don't mean exactly the same thing. Acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the tube, …

Apr 23, 2025 · But antacids alone won't heal an inflamed esophagus damaged by stomach acid. Overuse of some antacids can cause side effects, such as diarrhea or sometimes kidney …

Jan 30, 2024 · Excessive belching or flatus, along with bloating, pain or swelling of the belly, can sometimes interfere with daily activities or cause embarrassment. But these symptoms usually …