After pH testing of either type, abnormal acid exposure time (AET) when the pH in the lower esophagus is greater than 6% supports a diagnosis of GERD; AET between 4% and 6% is considered borderline ...

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn. But when it seems everything causes that burning pain, it's time for a specialist, not just the antacids. A local man ...

Acid reflux, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are often confused, yet each condition affects digestive health differently. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the ...

Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) and the mouth. Although occasional acid reflux is common, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be diagnosed ...

Almost everyone has some form of indigestion or heartburn from time to time. But when it happens repeatedly, it's known as acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this week's Moves ...

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FLORIDA — BACKGROUND: One in ten Americans experiences heartburn symptoms at least once a week. Heartburn is a painful burning feeling in the chest or throat. It happens when stomach acid backs up ...