A dilated, sigmoid esophagus may be present in patients with long-standing achalasia ... pneumatic dilatation to rule out abnormal gastroesophageal reflux. In addition, pH monitoring should ...

GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, achalasia, gastroparesis, small intestinal diseases, and other digestive disorders. Besides upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, he performs endoscopic ultrasound (EUS ...

oesophageal motor function oesophagus lower oesophageal sphincter achalasia The function of the oesophagus ... The latter may manifest either as chest pain (pressure-like sensation) or heartburn ...

Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an indicator of anything major, continuous and recurring symptoms may be ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional heartburn—it’s a chronic condition where stomach acid keeps flowing ...

Lalit Kapoor is a 1971 graduate from IIT Kanpur and has done his MBA from UCLA. Lalit is a successful serial entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. With age, he developed lifestyle diseases and decided ...

Anyone who experiences acid reflux or heartburn will know that the unsettling discomfort can strike at any time of the day. However, lying horizontally in bed at night can often make symptoms much ...

Dr. Ken Stewart, Assistant Professor of Primary Care at KCU Joplin details when acid reflux could mean you need to see a physician for more tests. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD ...

Acidity, or acid reflux, is a common digestive issue faced by many. It is caused when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus, causing discomfort or a burning sensation in the chest ...

Chewing gum and walking can help relieve heartburn, per a gastroenterologist. Saliva production from chewing gum can “form a protective barrier against the stomach acid.” Plus, moving your ...

The longest-running cast member in “Saturday Night Live” history has deep roots in the south. Now, writing to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, actor and comedian Kenan Thompson shares some ...