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...
Two new studies presented at the 72nd American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting highlighted the sometimes confusing connections... Read more »
There are so many bottles of medication sitting on my kitchen side counter that I have no doubt my poor stomach feels as if it is... Read more »
Every month, Dr. Eisner answers your questions about acid reflux. Email Dr. Eisner at feedback@acidrefluxconnection with your question. I... Read more »
Esophageal spasms can cause a lot of pain, problems swallowing as well as vomiting. Unfortunately they are also more common in people... Read more »
Dr. I have throat pain, hoarseness and an earache that won't go away. I do suffer from heartburn. Can the throat and ear pain be a result... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle Treatment and PreventionPeople with heartburn should first try lifestyle and dietary changes. Some suggestions are:Avoid or reduce... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There are a lot of things you can do to prevent the symptoms of GERD. Some simple lifestyle changes include: Elevate the head of... Read more »
Copyright Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Assocation (www.reflux.org). This document is medically reviewed and used with permission.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »