Apr 23, 2025 · Acid reflux happens when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of the esophagus relaxes at the wrong time, allowing stomach acid to back up into the esophagus. This can cause …

Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are closely related, but the terms don't mean exactly the same thing. Acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the tube, called the …

Sep 20, 2025 · How heartburn and GERD occur Acid reflux happens when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of your esophagus isn't working as it should, allowing stomach acid to back up into your …

Dec 12, 2024 · Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD—what’s the real difference? In this episode of Health Matters, gastroenterologist Dr. Dawn Francis breaks it down, explaining why an estimated 1 in 5 …

Apr 23, 2025 · Potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs). This new class of medicines may be recommended for someone with severe acid reflux if other medicines haven't worked. They include …

Dec 7, 2023 · What signs and symptoms are more likely to occur with a heart attack than with heartburn? The "textbook" heart attack involves sudden, crushing chest pain and difficulty breathing, …

Mar 13, 2025 · Asthma and acid reflux often happen together. Acid reflux is the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Acid reflux can trigger asthma attacks, and asthma symptoms may …

Sep 20, 2025 · Bile reflux can be difficult to tell from acid reflux. The symptoms are alike, and the two conditions may happen at the same time. Bile reflux symptoms include: Upper belly pain that may be …

Sep 20, 2025 · Ambulatory acid probe tests, to identify when, and for how long, stomach acid backs up into your esophagus. An acid monitor that is placed in your esophagus connects to a small computer …

Dec 10, 2024 · Rarely, infant reflux leads to weight loss or growth that lags behind that of other children of the same age and sex. These symptoms may mean that your baby has a medical issue. This …