Jumping into a pool full of stomach acid is an extremely dangerous idea; understand the corrosive power of digestive fluids.

Unlike traditional pillows, acid reflux pillows are often crafted from firmer materials that won't easily flatten or compress ...

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

Lemons are rich in citrate, which helps prevent uric acid crystals from forming in the kidneys. Drinking warm lemon water on an empty stomach in the morning can mildly alkalize the body ...

And it can even trigger symptoms in the throat and mouth due to stomach acid reflux. The NHS explains that there isn't always a definitive reason why some people suffer from heartburn and acid reflux.

At the end of the esophagus, there is a muscular valve known as the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), which prevents food and digestive acid released by the stomach from flowing back into the ...

This reaction likely stems from the longer digestive time required for fatty foods, extending the period that stomach acid contacts damaged tissue. Perhaps most concerning, many people with peptic ...

Luckily, with more water, it eventually dislodged. The GP prescribed omeprazole (a drug that reduces stomach acid production) but it made little difference, so I was referred to hospital for a ...

“Next, we seed the gut by restoring stomach acid and optimizing digestion with apple cider vinegar, digestive enzymes and bitters. These help reduce inflammation and improve nutrient absorptio ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Ali Rezaie explains why this gut disorder is so hard to spot – and which symptoms to look out for.