The esophagus is the tubelike structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. When you swallow, food and beverages are moved down the esophagus by wavelike involuntary muscle contractions to the stomach's entrance. At that point, the muscle of the LES relaxes...
Read Beth Anderson's first post about her daughter Katie's first days of life and GERD Katie was born 17 years ago and doctors in... Read more »
Obesity is a family affair. If you are overweight or obese, you children are at a much higher risk of being overweight or obese too. Recent... Read more »
Nighttime acid reflux, as well as atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD (cough, hoarseness, asthma-like symptoms) is... Read more »
GERD: A Teen's Point of View Jenna is a high school junior honor roll student with a busy schedule including competing with a top east... Read more »
This week, I will be watching Laura Wilkinson, an Olympic diver with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease as she competes in the Summer Games. I... Read more »
Women who gain even a small amount of weight are at greater risk for developing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder, a new study has found.... Read more »
Welcome to My-AcidReflux.Acid reflux disease, also called GERD, is a condition that affects adults, children and infants alike. Receiving a diagnosis... Read more »
Moving, sitting, standing, even laughing--these are all physical activities that can affect your acid reflux, says the blog Fanatic Cook. This... Read more »
Researchers say they've discovered that obesity may cause women to have more problems with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) than men. Italian... Read more »