Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) impacts about 20% of adults in the U.S. Here's what experts want you to know about ...

From acid reflux to immune reactions, esophagitis has many causes—learn about its symptoms, types, and the latest treatments ...

Common surgeries, according to Northwestern Medicine, include Nissen fundoplication — in which the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophageal sphincter in order to fix a ...

USUALLY BECAUSE OF THE LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER ISN’T TIGHT ENOUGH ... ESOPHAGEAL CANCER THROUGH A SEDATED PROCEDURE CALLED AN UPPER ENDOSCOPY. BUT NOW THERE ARE NEW TOOLS ON THE MARKET ...

Tests such as the following are sometimes used to rule out other conditions: Esophageal pH monitoring to detect stomach acid in the esophagus (uncommonly used) Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to ...

which is the placement of magnetized rings to augment the esophageal sphincter Nissen fundoplication, which strengthens the lower esophageal sphincter with other muscle tissue Stretta procedure, which ...

The air pressure is set to prevent the upper airway tissues from collapsing during sleep ... The lower part of the esophagus has a muscular ring called the lower esophageal sphincter. This ring closes ...