Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) ...

Over time, stomach acids can erode (damage) the esophageal tissues and cause ulcers (sores). Symptoms like difficulty swallowing and chest pain are common with erosive esophagitis. It's estimated ...

An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's what to know.

Squamous cell carcinoma, on the other hand, is more common worldwide and can develop throughout the esophagus, often associated with tobacco and alcohol use. Early symptoms of esophageal cancer ...

Background: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) defined as a condition that develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. Many drugs are used ...

Although many studies were carried out to evaluate the role of melatonin in GERD based on its effect in alleviation of GERD symptoms only ... including lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure ...