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 ...

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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 ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias are commonly seen in clinical practice. GERD and hiatal hernias have been proposed to be a possible cause of AF.

While not a formal diagnosis, leaky gut is known to cause bloating, constipation, indigestion, acid reflux and potentially intestinal pain. Unfortunately, that’s not all. “Once these toxins ...

Treatment for GERD may include dietary changes, quitting smoking, or medications to manage the symptoms or address the underlying cause. Severe GERD can impact a person’s quality of life.

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But other possible causes, such as muscle strain and heartburn, may respond to home treatment, such as ginger or cool packs. Home remedies for heart pain are meant to treat infrequent chest pain ...

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