This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Heartburn and acid reflux are common digestive issues often triggered by diet and lifestyle. Gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi suggests simple remedies like chewing gum, walking after meals, and ...

Although heartburn and ulcers are both digestive conditions, they have different causes and don’t share all the same symptoms. Deciding which is causing your symptoms may be confusing. Heartburn ...

Heartburn is a burning sensation from when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus due to your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) not closing properly. It can happen after meals or on an empty ...

How Do I Take Voquezna? Voquezna is an oral tablet that is taken once daily for GERD or erosive esophagitis and twice daily for H. pylori. Voquezna can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will ...

Bloating is dismissed as a heavy meal or “just acidity.” A tablet is swallowed, and the day moves on. But when the abdomen feels tight almost every day, when clothes feel tighter by evening, or when ...

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 ...