Ever cleared your throat one too many times during a meeting, or felt like something’s stuck there no matter how much you ...

Trouble swallowing and chronic cough could signal serious GERD complications. A digestive health expert explores when ...

Recurrent throat pain without fever may not be an infection. Learn how acid reflux and silent GERD can irritate the throat, ...

By avoiding trigger foods and incorporating beneficial items, individuals may experience reduced frequency and severity of acid reflux symptoms.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, happens when acid from your stomach backs up into your esophagus, the tube connecting your stomach to your mouth. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ...

Frequent throat clearing may be a sign of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), a lesser-known form of acid reflux. Unlike typical ...

It’s not uncommon to experience heartburn after a meal. Your chest tightens, your throat burns, and maybe you can still taste that spicy food you just ate. But when your heartburn is recurrent—and ...

If you experience irritation or coughing after eating, it may not be related to the onset of a throat infection. Dr Salhab ...

Can the height of your pillow affect reflux? New research shows that a low pillow height significantly increases LPR risk in ...

A bioactive compound in turmeric, called curcumin, may have an effect on the digestive system. However, there is little scientific evidence that turmeric is good for acid reflux symptoms. Acid reflux ...

Genetics can contribute to the development of acid reflux and GERD, as studies show that GERD has a heritability rate as high as 43%. Specific genes, such as the FOX1 gene, which affects stomach ...

While sugar itself may not directly trigger acid reflux, consuming sugary foods and drinks can increase the risk due to other ingredients commonly present in these items. Reducing intake of foods high ...