Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all too well: ...

Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart (although some of the symptoms are similar to a heart attack). Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is an irritation of the esophagus ...

You're mid-meal at your favorite Mexican place when that dreaded heat starts to creep up your chest-and you have no antacids ...

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 ...

When you have an irritated or inflamed esophagus, also known as esophagitis, eating, drinking, and swallowing can be very painful. In most cases, your esophagus will heal on its own, but in the ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be thought of as chronic symptoms of heartburn. The term refers to the frequent backing up (reflux) of stomach contents (food, acid) into the esophagus-- the ...

An esophageal cancer survivor is back to enjoying basic pleasures — like eating the foods she loves — thanks to a specialized ...

Case Western Reserve University researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition that dramatically increases the risk of developing ...

The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your throat and stomach. Compared with the rest of your digestive system, the esophagus has a straightforward job to do. It’s basically an elevator of ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune condition that affects many parts of the body, such as the eyes and gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus. Symptoms of PsA may include ...

According to research, about 5 percent of people in the United States are affected by BE. Although people with BE have an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer, it’s important to know that ...